2024 Could Ironically End as the Year of Harrison Ford in Video Games

2024 Could Ironically End as the Year of Harrison Ford in Video Games

As a huge fan of both Harrison Ford‘s iconic characters, Indiana Jones and Han Solo, I’m thrilled to see that 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for video games featuring their likenesses. The coincidental timing of the release dates for “Star Wars Outlaws” and “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” is truly a rare treat for us fans.


The last quarter of 2024 is packed with eagerly awaited games, extending from the summer’s remainder up until November. Moreover, there are several titles yet to announce their release dates in this period. However, considering the congestion in the final months of 2024, it won’t be long before developers have to settle for a late 2024 launch or acknowledge delaying their projects into an already crowded 2025.

In contrast, games such as Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” and “Star Wars Outlaws” have officially set their 2024 launch dates and can now be promoted and looked forward to effectively. The upcoming “Star Wars Outlaws” title is generating significant buzz among Star Wars enthusiasts, particularly those who are fans of the Original Trilogy and the Galactic Civil War. Moreover, Han Solo devotees are in for a treat as the character will make an appearance, albeit frozen in carbonite. Remarkably, Harrison Ford’s likeness for two of his most legendary roles – Han Solo in “Star Wars Outlaws” and Indiana Jones in “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” – is set to feature in their respective video games before the year 2024 concludes, provided that the latter title adheres to its planned release schedule.

Star Wars Outlaws’ Harrison Ford Likeness Honors an Incapacitated Han Solo

In a justifiable manner, Ford’s representation in “Star Wars Outlaws” won’t closely resemble his true likeness for Han Solo due to the likely static portrayal and the difficulty of distinguishing his wincing expression as the actor. It would be quite an unexpected twist if Han were removed during the occurrences of “Outlaws” and then placed back in carbonite prior to “Return of the Jedi.” As a result, it’s reasonable to expect that players will only encounter him as a decorative item in Jabba’s palace.

Despite this, the inclusion of Massive in “Outlaws” is significant and fear-inspiring for the character Kay Vess, who likely knows Han Solo personally and recognizes the gravity of his capture. Having a connection to someone as renowned as Han Solo gives “Outlaws” an advantage, even if Jabba the Hutt’s portrayals in the “Star Wars” canon may appear lackluster otherwise.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s Harrison Ford Likeness Honors the Titular Archaeology Professor

As an avid gamer, I’m excitedly looking forward to the release of “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” by MachineGames. Based on the information provided, we can anticipate that this game should ideally drop towards the end of 2024. However, without a definitive launch date, there remains a lingering sense of uncertainty and a possibility that the game might slip into early 2025.

As an avid gamer and Xbox enthusiast, I’m thrilled about the rich lineup of games Microsoft has in store for us by the end of 2024. Depending on their strategic plans, Indiana Jones might be unveiled first to add some excitement and closure to the year, while Avowed is given more time to cook and deliver a polished experience. It’s an exciting prospect, but with the clock ticking, there’s a possibility that some titles might need to push back their release dates by a few months if the developers choose to do so.

In the event that Indiana Jones appears in 2024, it’s almost certain that its launch will be around the same time as Outlaws, regardless of whether The Great Circle comes out a few months later. It’s highly unlikely that two games featuring Harrison Ford’s likeness will be released so close together again unless Bethesda decides to develop a series of Indiana Jones games and another future Star Wars project includes Han Solo. Coordinating these circumstances is quite an astronomical feat, and 2024 could be the year where we appreciate the infrequent encounter between these iconic character portrayals.

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2024-07-14 02:04