The Xbox Developer_Direct returns on January 23rd, 2025, promising a showcase of highly anticipated 2025 titles, including a mystery game. This article delves into the event and its revealed games.
Xbox Developer Direct: January 23rd, 2025
The Developer_Direct will feature an in-depth look at upcoming Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass titles, presented directly by the developers. Four games are confirmed, with one remaining a surprise reveal.
The lineup includes:
- South of Midnight (Compulsion Games): An action-adventure game set in a mystical American South, where players, as Hazel, must master magic ("Weaving") to combat mythical creatures and rescue her mother. Releasing in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive): A turn-based RPG with real-time combat mechanics. Players join Gustave and Lune in their quest to stop the Paintress, a being who erases people from existence. Launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Steam, and Epic Store.
- DOOM: The Dark Ages (id Software): A prequel to Doom (2016), this single-player FPS casts players as the Doom Slayer in a techno-medieval setting, battling hellish forces with new weaponry, including a throwable bladed shield. Releasing in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam.
- Unnamed Surprise Game: Details are scarce, adding to the anticipation for the January 23rd reveal.
Tune in to Xbox's official channels at 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern / 6 pm UK on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, to witness the full showcase. The event promises a captivating look at the future of gaming on Xbox.
