Hot off the reveal of The Order of Giants DLC, MachineGames has announced it’s working on several new games. The studio behind the upcoming Indiana Jones title is clearly busy, and fans can expect some exciting projects ahead.
MachineGames, the Swedish developer of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, had a successful year in 2024, earning 428 million SEK in sales and reporting a 6% profit margin. The studio also announced it is working on “exciting new projects”, although it didn’t share any details yet. This news comes as Xbox continues to grow its first-party studios by investing in creative teams like MachineGames and buying big companies such as ZeniMax and Activision Blizzard.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s Impact
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was released in late 2024 for Xbox and PC, and came to PlayStation 5 in April 2025. The game received strong reviews, and its first DLC – The Order of Giants – will launch on September 4, 2025.
MachineGames’ strong results with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle have made fans very curious about what’s next. Many are hoping for a sequel, especially since job posts suggest the studio is working on another cinematic game. Some think it could be set in a different time period or with a new main character – maybe a spin-off with another adventurer in the same universe.
There’s also talk about a new IP. One earlier project was cancelled, but some fans believe MachineGames could now be working on something fresh and original. A few job listings mention multiplayer experience, which could mean the studio is trying something different from its usual single-player games.
Future of Indiana Jones and Expanded Storylines
With The Order of Giants DLC coming in September 2025, MachineGames may be building a larger Indiana Jones story that could lead to more games. Whether it’s a sequel, a spin-off, or a new world entirely, the studio’s energy and support from Xbox point to exciting projects in the future.
It’s an important part of Xbox’s first-party studio family, known for its strong storytelling and fast-paced action games. The Swedish team became popular by rebooting the Wolfenstein series with titles like The New Order, The New Colossus, and Youngblood. It also helped modernize Quake by working on remastered content, showing its skill with classic shooters – a reputation that continues to shine through in Xbox Showcase appearances.
Positioning as a First-Party Development Powerhouse
Because of this history, fans think MachineGames might return to Wolfenstein or Quake, or even create a brand-new game. Even though one secret project was cancelled recently, the studio continues to grow and sounds confident about future plans. With its recent success on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, MachineGames shows that it’s ready to lead the way in Xbox’s creative future.
Overall, MachineGames’ energy and success reflect Xbox’s bigger plan to offer strong, story-driven first-party titles made by talented teams. With MachineGames new projects generating plenty of buzz, and studios like Playground Games, Ninja Theory, and id Software also growing, Xbox’s future looks bright – and MachineGames is clearly a big part of that story.