The official announcement just hit our Twitter by way of Nintendo Manual: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be launching onto Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Yes, you heard right! 2026-Far away, almost two years, an eternity in gaming terms-but once said aloud, it does exist.
That was the big globetrooping adventure from MachineGames that some of you may have tasted on Xbox and PC earlier this year. Play Indy for real: whip in hand, solve ancient mysteries, and punch some Nazis probably. It was set to be a retro-style adventure, and it is honestly looking pretty elegant from the footage we’ve seen.
So, here is the murky stuff about Circle things: Curiously, you got some mixed response. While many people expressed some concerns about how such a huge game will eventually work on the Switch 2. Huge is an understatement for all other platforms-On the Xbox Series X alone, the very installation is said to be disgusting 87GB, with an additional 45GB for optional high-resolution textures. Madness.
And here is where the biggest drama about the replies comes up: physical copies. Or more specifically, the lack of them. Consider comments begging Nintendo to avoid any digital card nonsense whatsoever. User WiseguyM writes, “Please for the love of gaming, let this be completely on cartridge and NOT a Game Key Card,” and there were many more of that same view. Dave Calchi responded multiple times expressing hope that there will be a real physical copy and not one of those digital ones.
Discussing if the Switch 2 would even be able to run it, HeavyMetalRMN massacred with: “Will run like ass. What’s the point?” Ouch. Then, at least according to one reply, there’s optimism about it from those who say ID Software is handling the port. That’s the Doom team, and they know how to optimize for Switch.
Some gamers are just excited to see some third-party support again. Steven Chapman chimed in with “So glad to see this! I hope to see more Bethesda games on the Switch 2 as well!” Those are not bad points. Nintendo systems have almost always struggled with third-party games, so this could be the good sign.
But, of course, in the swings and roundabouts, the next round of drama comes in: cryptodoge42 called the game a “flop” on other platforms, which… I mean, sales numbers are whatever, but that game did get some decent reviews, right? Then there’s ElCaptainCook replying with: “It sold that bad huh?” implying that that’s why it’s coming to Switch later. Which might be true, who knows?
Library size? That seems like something. User Nathatruc says, “the game is already too big for physical media on PS5 and Xbox — those versions are just game key discs basically.” So, an expectation of a full cartridge on Switch 2 might just be dreaming. Batchallbro says, “1TB microSD cards just came out and cost like $200 so making big Switch carts ain’t going to be easy.”
Sharing issues? User Diguitarrista complained about virtual cartridges: “Do I have to wait for another Wii U fiasco for you to be pro consumer again?” Strong stuff right there.
Of course, there are mixed concerns, but some people remain hyped. JPipo86 said he’ll buy it on day one and asked about Nintendo Stars like PlayStation trophies. That would be awesome.
Delayed to 2026 is also ammunition to hate. BrainOnRepeat responded to someone with, “Oh man, the game probably won’t be fun anymore if it’s 2 years old.” Funny but so true, right? By 2026, this game will be old news on other platforms.
Well, the announcement itself generally goes a long way to indicate that Nintendo wants to attract bigger third-party projects going for Switch 2. So late, with storage issues, but that’s a step in the right direction. And because ID Software handles porting, it’ll be okay. Maybe.
So here is the scoop: Indiana Jones on Switch 2 in 2026 with all the drama and excitement it deserves. Is it going to be full carriage? Probably not. Is it going to run well? We hope so. Should you wishlist it now? Why not, free to wishlist.
That is all there is for now. Look out for another round of Switch 2 news because well, it’s coming. And maybe start saving for a bigger SD card because games keep getting bigger.
