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Indiana Jones: The Great Circle Arrives on Switch 2 May 12 After Previews Praise Visuals, Note Trade-Offs

Early coverage points to a capable port on Nintendo's new hardware with trade-offs in busier scenes.

Overview

  • The Switch 2 version drew a wave of previews Thursday, alongside a 15-minute uninterrupted gameplay video that offered the first extended look.
  • Critics praise detailed character models and striking vistas, with frame-rate dips and texture pop-in reported in larger open areas like the Vatican courtyard.
  • Hands-on reports find linear sequences run well, though some outlets note brief micro-freezes during autosaves and jarring switches between action and cutscenes.
  • Docked mode delivers the most cinematic picture, while handheld play still looks strong according to early testers.
  • The port launches May 12 for £59.99 / $69.99 with a full-cart physical edition, and it remains a first-person, single-player Indy adventure from MachineGames set between the first two films.