- Primary Objective: Navigate through 10 cinematic adventures across the Vatican, Egypt, and Thailand.
- Core Mechanics: Utilize the whip for traversal, combat, and environmental interaction.
- Completionist Goal: Locate all 50 Ancient Relics and 497 Journal Notes for the Archivist achievement.
- Top Strategy: Prioritize "Lucky Hat" and "Moxie" Adventure Books to increase survivability and stamina.
- DLC Access: "The Order of Giants" is included in Premium Editions or available as a separate purchase.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle delivers the definitive archaeological adventure, blending first-person action with intricate environmental riddles. As you step into the boots of the world's most famous archaeologist, this comprehensive Indiana Jones and the Great Circle guide will serve as your primary resource for navigating the treacherous path ahead. Whether you are navigating the sun-drenched excavations of Gizeh or the rain-slicked temples of Sukhothai, understanding the synergy between stealth, brawling, and puzzle-solving is essential for survival. This 2026 edition of our Indiana Jones and the Great Circle guide covers everything from basic movement to the most obscure collectible locations, ensuring you leave no stone unturned. Our team has meticulously mapped out every safe code, adventure book, and story milestone to help you achieve 100% completion while experiencing the cinematic narrative at its finest.
Full Story Campaign Walkthrough
The main campaign of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is structured into 10 distinct adventures. While some chapters are linear, others open up into massive hubs like the Vatican and Gizeh, where exploration is rewarded with unique side content and fieldwork.
| Step | Region | Main Adventure | Primary Objective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South America | The Golden Idol | Escape the opening temple and learn basic traversal mechanics. |
| 2 | Marshall College | The Break-In | Investigate the museum burglary and find clues leading to Italy. |
| 3 | The Vatican | The Stolen Cat Mummy | Explore the first large hub, meet Antonio, and find the camera. |
| 4 | Gizeh | The Race Is On | Arrive in the desert, establish camps, and locate the main dig sites. |
| 5 | Gizeh | The Idol of Ra | Solve light-based pyramid puzzles and explore the Great Sphinx. |
| 6 | The Himalayas | A Harsh Climb | Navigate the KMS Kummetz and solve the frozen ship cipher. |
| 7 | Shanghai | Into the Fire | Complete a high-pressure escape sequence through the city streets. |
| 8 | Sukhothai | Trouble in Paradise | Unlock boat movement and navigate the flooded temple routes. |
| 9 | Sukhothai | The Blessed Pearl | Navigate Wat Mahathat and solve late-game hidden pyramid puzzles. |
| 10 | Iraq | Atonements | Reach the Secret Vault and complete final 100% cleanup. |
Don't rush the story. Hub areas like Gizeh contain the majority of the game's 55 Adventure Books. Use the "Travels" tab in your Journal to return to these areas later if you miss any collectibles during your first pass.
Each region features "Fieldwork" and "Mysteries"—side quests that provide significant Adventure Points (AP). For example, in the Vatican, completing "A Nun in Trouble" is required to access specific safes and story-related notes. Always talk to NPCs with unique icons over their heads to unlock these optional paths.
Key Puzzle Solutions by Region
Puzzles are the heart of the Great Circle experience. Many of these require you to use Indy’s camera to identify clues or your journal to cross-reference historical data.
Vatican: Fountain of Confession This is the first major roadblock for many players. After returning the parchment to Antonio, head to the gardens. Turn both dragon statues to face the fountain. Whip the central dragon and rotate the fountain cube. You must solve two sides: the baptism side (align the man and boy with the water ring) and the boat side (rotate rings to clear the path).
Gizeh: Chamber of Resonance Located under the Great Pyramid, this puzzle requires you to photograph Adamic tablets. If tablets are missing, crawl through the low tunnels and use the two-handed mace to break weak walls. Once all photos are taken, select them in this specific order: Heed > The Lord's > Oath > Protect > The secret > Of the name.
Himalayas: Kummetz Cipher Inside the KMS Kummetz, you must find four code wheels. Input the Captain's Code (JÖGM) into the machine. This outputs the word "BLUT." Cross-reference this on the room's conversion tables to get the numerical code 3666 for the exit door.
If you are stuck on a puzzle, pull out your camera. Indy will often provide a verbal hint or highlight a specific interactive object that is necessary for progress.
Sukhothai: Khmer Cogwheels Scattered around the Thai hub are 10 Khmer Cogwheels. You must collect all of them to solve the final gear puzzle west of Voss' Camp. Completing these gear trains rewards you with Ancient Relics and progress toward the "Gear Head" achievement.
All Safe, Chest, and Door Codes
Locked containers often hold the most valuable upgrades, including Adventure Books and Ancient Relics. Below are the confirmed combinations for the most important locks in the game.
| Region | Lock Name | Code | Key Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vatican | Belvedere Courtyard Chest | 5238 | Splinter Smash Skill |
| Vatican | Secret of Secrets Safe | 4471 | Cutman I Book |
| Vatican | Museum Safe | 7171 | Drinking Horn Relic |
| Gizeh | Cloud Atlas Chest | 0609 | Gizeh Medicine Book |
| Gizeh | Nazi Compound Safe | 40926 | Ancient Relic & Gun |
| Gizeh | Egyptian Numeral Chest | 3262 | Loot & Journal Note |
| Sukhothai | Voss' Gold Stash | 5484 | Nazi Gold Stash |
| Sukhothai | Path of Tigers Safe | 2480 | Jumbo Grip Skill |
| Sukhothai | Counting Letters Chest | 4134 | Street Scrapper III |
Most codes are hidden in nearby documents. For example, the Cloud Atlas code in Gizeh is derived from matching logbook dates (13.10, 09.10, etc.) with specific cloud formations pictured on the wall.
Adventure Books and Essential Upgrades
Adventure Books are the primary progression system. You find the books in the world, then spend Adventure Points (earned through photos and discovery) to unlock permanent buffs.
Lucky Hat I
- Cost: 125 AP
- Effect: Gives Indy a second chance in combat if he can reach his fallen hat.
- Priority: Essential for beginners.
Moxie I-III
- Cost: Medicine Bottles
- Effect: Permanently increases Indy's total stamina bar.
- Priority: High. Stamina is used for everything.
Throttle
- Cost: 200 AP
- Effect: Stealth-takedown medium-weight enemies using the whip pull.
- Priority: Stealth players.
Top Progression Tips:
- Buy Map Books First: Vendors like Ernesto (Vatican) and Tongdang (Sukhothai) sell books that reveal the locations of other books and relics on your map.
- Collect Medicine Bottles: Unlike AP, health and stamina upgrades (Shaping Up and Moxie) require regional Medicine Bottles. These are often found in medical tents or pharmacies.
- Punch Out I: This is a cheap early-game skill (25 AP) that restores stamina on knockouts, making large brawls much easier to manage.
The whip isn't just for swinging. In combat, use the whip to pull an enemy's legs or disarm them. This creates an opening for a one-hit knockout or a heavy melee strike.
The Order of Giants DLC Guide
The "Order of Giants" story DLC expands the narrative, taking Indy back to Rome to investigate the Nephilim Order. This content is set during the main campaign's timeline.
Accessing the DLC
Ensure you have reached the "Bring the Parchment to Antonio" objective in the main story. Head to the Vatican Fountain of Confession and look for Father Ricci and his parrot, Pio.
The Villa Pia Grounds
Follow Pio to reach Father Ricci’s office. You will need to climb the exterior walls and secure a key to enter the Casina/Villa Pia grounds, which serves as the DLC's primary hub.
Cult of Mithras Investigation
Navigate the underground ruins beneath Rome. This area is heavily guarded by the Nephilim Order. Use the "Depths of the City" routes to avoid direct confrontations with heavy units.
100% Completion
The DLC contains 118 Journal Notes and 7 Mithraic Artifacts. Ensure you collect the "Roman Scholar" and "The Seven Grades" notes to unlock the final DLC achievements.
Completing the DLC rewards you with unique outfits and high-tier Adventure Books that can be used back in the main game campaign.
100% Completion Checklist
To achieve the "Archivist" trophy and 100% completion, you must track several categories of items across all regions.
Endgame Milestones:
- Collect all 50 Ancient Relics (Vatican 10, Gizeh 15, Sukhothai 24, Iraq 1)
- Find all 15 Lost Artifacts (5 per major hub)
- Photograph all 10 Vatican Inscriptions for Antonio
- Collect all 10 Gizeh Stelae
- Find all 8 Radio Frequencies (Gizeh 4, Sukhothai 4)
- Unlock all 55 Adventure Book abilities
- Find all 497 Journal Notes (includes photos and letters)
| Category | Count | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Relics | 50 | Unlocks Secret Vault & Shadows out of Time achievement. |
| Lost Artifacts | 15 | Required for Repatriation achievement. |
| Adventure Books | 55 | Main character progression and skill unlocks. |
| Stelae | 10 | Gizeh-specific collectibles for "It Belongs in a Museum". |
While free-roam is available after the story, some Journal Notes are located in one-time story areas (like the frozen ship or Shanghai). Take photos of every landmark you see to avoid missing the "Archivist" requirement.
System Requirements & Platforms
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a technically demanding title due to its heavy use of hardware ray tracing. Ensure your PC meets the following tiers for the best experience.
| Requirement | Minimum (1080p/60) | Recommended (1440p/60) | Ultra (4K) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 22H2 | Windows 10 22H2 | Windows 11 |
| CPU | i7-10700K / Ryzen 5 3600 | i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 7700 | i7-13900K / Ryzen 9 7900X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | RTX 2060 Super / RX 6600 | RTX 3080 Ti / RX 7700 XT | RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XT |
| Storage | 126 GB SSD | 126 GB SSD | 135 GB SSD (with DLC) |
- Xbox Series X: 4K Target with Ray Tracing enabled.
- PlayStation 5: Supports full Haptic Feedback and Platinum Trophy route.
- Nintendo Switch 2: Releasing May 12, 2026, with optimized portable settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I start the Order of Giants DLC?
You must reach the 'The Stolen Cat Mummy' quest in the Vatican. Look for Father Ricci and his parrot Pio near the Fountain of Confession to begin the 'A Mystery Begins' fieldwork.
Q: Can I go back to old areas after finishing the game?
Yes. Use the Travels tab in your Journal to fast-travel back to any major hub (Vatican, Gizeh, Sukhothai) to finish collecting relics, notes, and adventure books.
Q: What is the hardest achievement in the game?
The 'Archivist' achievement is the most difficult, as it requires finding all 497 Journal Notes. This includes every photo, letter, and map found throughout the entire campaign.
Q: Do I need a ray-tracing GPU to play on PC?
Yes, the game officially requires hardware ray tracing for both minimum and recommended specs. GPUs like the RTX 2060 Super or RX 6600 are the baseline.