Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: PS5 vs. Xbox Series X/S — A Visual Showdown

After launching for Xbox Series X/S and PC in early December 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is now heading to PlayStation. The PS5 version is set to release in two days, with players who purchased the Premium or Collector’s Edition already gaining early access starting today.

From a gameplay perspective, the action-adventure performs well on Sony’s console — as confirmed in earlier reviews — but how does it compare technically? A detailed graphical comparison has now been released, offering insight into how the PS5 and PS5 Pro stack up against the Xbox Series X and Series S.

PS5 Pro Delivers Highest Resolution, but Few Visual Enhancements

The side-by-side comparison was conducted by the YouTube channel “Analista De Bits,” known for its in-depth technical analyses. They evaluated Indiana Jones and the Great Circle across all four platforms: Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, and PS5 Pro. On all platforms, the game runs in a single performance mode targeting 60 frames per second, but there are noticeable differences in resolution.

On the Series S, the game renders at a dynamic 1080p. The standard PS5 version runs at a dynamic resolution that typically ranges between 1800p and 1620p, but can occasionally dip to 1440p. The Series X achieves a slightly higher average resolution overall, but the PS5 compensates with improved global illumination effects. Meanwhile, the PS5 Pro delivers a native 2160p (4K) resolution across the board.

Ray tracing is present on all systems, though at a baseline level. The Series S, however, exhibits some technical limitations, including clipping errors and reduced quality in reflections, textures, shadows, and post-processing effects. Interestingly, even on the PS5 Pro, there are no major upgrades in global illumination, though slight improvements can be seen in ambient occlusion and contact shadows in specific areas.

Solid Performance Across All Platforms

The verdict from Analista De Bits is clear: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle offers outstanding optimization on every platform. The consistent delivery of 60 frames per second — even with ray tracing enabled — and without any noticeable drop in resolution is particularly noteworthy. “One of the best technical implementations I’ve seen in a long time,” the reviewer concluded.

Additionally, the PS5 version — launching April 17, 2025 — comes with several platform-specific features that take advantage of the DualSense controller. A new trailer released today highlights the use of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for a more immersive gameplay experience. The light bar on the controller also dynamically displays the player’s health status in-game.

In summary, while the PS5 Pro offers the sharpest visuals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle runs exceptionally well across all consoles, ensuring fans of the franchise enjoy a smooth and visually rich adventure — no matter the platform.