Xbox, Bethesda Softworks and the BWT Alpine F1 team arrive in style to the United States F1 Grand Prix in Austin, Texas this week, sporting the unmistakable style of Indiana Jones through a first of its kind video game collaboration with Xbox and Bethesda Softworks’ hotly anticipated Indiana Jones and the Great Circle game. For the first time in F1 history, a video game will be fully integrated with an F1 team. Both of Alpine’s F1 cars, as well as the race suits of drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, will undergo a complete transformation based on the Indiana Jones franchise, creating an unprecedented collaboration on the track.
Bringing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle theming to some of the fastest cars on the planet marks the next chapter in Xbox and Alpine’s official partnership, showcasing the rich storytelling both brands are known for. The car liveries and race suits worn by drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon feature intricate details inspired by the game, including a map of the location’s players will explore, along with other branded elements from the games beautiful Collector’s Edition. The striking new car designs are revealed today, with their in-person debut set for Thursday, October 17. F1 and gaming fans alike can catch both cars in action at the United States F1 Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, from October 18 to 20.
“Working with the Xbox team to bring alive the incredible Indiana Jones and the Great Circle livery for the United States Grand Prix has been fantastic,” says Oliver Oakes, BWT Alpine Formula One Team, Team Principal. “The new look will be right at home in the Austin setting this weekend. In the past year, our partnership with Xbox has reached new heights and this is our biggest activation yet. There’s even more to come and I’m looking forward to getting my hands on a copy of the game when it comes out.”
We began teasing this collaboration with an epic real-life road trip. It all started in Los Angeles at a twilight-lit shipyard, where an Indiana Jones and the Great Circle-themed semi-truck set off, carrying a mysterious crate. Along its journey, the truck made stops at iconic U.S. landmarks like Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Bonneville Salt Flats, and White Sands National Park, before arriving, shrouded in secrecy, at the Circuit of the Americas during a breathtaking sunset. There, the crate was finally opened to reveal its special cargo. To relive this incredible journey, visit the social channels of BWT Alpine F1 team, Bethesda, MachineGames, and Circuit of The Americas (COTA).
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is developed by MachineGames and Bethesda Softworks, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, and launches on December 9 on Xbox Series consoles, Xbox Game Pass and PC – with early access starting on December 6. The game is a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of ‘Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and ‘Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade’. In the year 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the mysterious Great Circle, and only one person can beat them to it – Indiana Jones. Blending cinematic set-pieces, puzzle-solving, and hand-to-hand combat, players will embark on an authentic Indiana Jones experience that spans the world during the height of the legendary archaeologist’s career.
Pre-orders for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are now open for Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC, with wish listing also available on PlayStation. Those who purchase the Premium Edition, Premium Upgrade or Collector’s Edition of the game will receive 3 days of early access, beginning December 6. More information on pre-orders can be found here. Stay tuned for more details at https://indianajones.bethesda.net/