Bethesda’s Indiana Jones Shouldn’t Be the Only Upcoming Game to Use Harrison Ford’s Likeness

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the next big release from Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames, the Swedish developer behind Wolfenstein: The New Order and Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. The game, which takes place between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, chronicles the escapades of the titular protagonist as he travels around the globe to uncover the secret behind an artifact that was stolen from the Vatican. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle features a multitude of real-world locations as playable levels, including Thailand, Egypt, the Himalayas, and Shanghai. Unlike previous video game adaptations of Lucasfilm’s iconic movie franchise, this upcoming Bethesda title adopts a primarily first-person gameplay perspective rather than a third-person one, similar to MachineGames’ previous works.

One other noteworthy aspect of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is that it features Harrison Ford’s likeness. In the game, Indiana Jones is portrayed by Troy Baker, the esteemed voice actor best known for his leading roles in titles like Far Cry 4, Tales of Vesperia, and The Last of Us. Indy’s character model and physical appearance, on the other hand, is based off of a young Harrison Ford. While it’s great that Bethesda and MachineGames were able to secure the likeness of the award-winning actor, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle shouldn’t be the only upcoming game to feature him. Indeed, Lucasfilm and Disney should try to make a Star Wars game centered entirely around Han Solo, the character Ford portrays in the hit franchise.

With Indiana Jones Fast Approaching, It’s About Time Lucasfilm Gives Fans a Han Solo Game as Well

Han Solo is One of Harrison Ford’s Defining Roles

Before Harrison Ford cemented his status as a cultural icon with his portrayal of Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, the actor first rose to fame with his role as the smuggler-turned-rebel-hero Han Solo in the 1977 movie Star Wars. Thanks in no small part to Ford’s excellent performance, Han Solo quickly became one of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars universe, second only to Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and Princess Leia. After the success of the first SW movie, Harrison Ford portrayed Han Solo again in four subsequent films, including The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Force Awakens.

Han Solo’s Been Featured in Many Titles, But a Game Centered Around Him Has Yet to Be Made

Han Solo has also shown up in countless video games throughout the years. One of the first appearances he ever made in the medium was in the 1992 run-and-gun platformer Super Star Wars, where he had a minor role as a temporarily playable character. More recently, Solo has been featured in titles like LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2, Kinect Star Wars, Disney Infinity 3.0, and 2017’s Star Wars: Battlefront 2.

Strangely, though, in the 40+ years that Star Wars video games have existed, there hasn’t been a single noteworthy title that’s starred Han Solo as the primary protagonist. One would think, given the immense popularity of the character, that some developer would’ve made a AAA Han Solo game by now, but apparently not. That’s why, if a new, high-quality video game based on the gun-toting rebel is ever created, it would be a dream come true, especially if it were to follow a certain convention from Indy’s upcoming outing.

A Han Solo FPS Similar to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Could Be a Perfect Fit

Like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, it may be a good idea for a hypothetical Han Solo game to employ a first-person perspective. That way, it can distinguish itself from recent third-person SW titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Jedi: Survivor. Given the lack of Star Wars first-person shooters on the market as of late, a single-player Han Solo title in the vein of SW: Dark Forces or SW: Republic Commando has the potential to stand out among its peers. And frankly, if MachineGames is able to nail Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, then perhaps it may be the best fit for a Star Wars FPS starring Harrison Ford’s beloved character.