Xbox's upcoming Developer Direct will unveil four games, with the identity of the fourth remaining a secret. Hints suggest it's a new installment in a renowned Japanese franchise with a long history.
Xbox's Developer Direct, now in its third year, has become a highly anticipated event. Past Directs have featured surprise releases like Hi-Fi Rush and showcased titles from various studios, including Square Enix. This year's event, scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd, will highlight three confirmed games: Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Industry insider Jez Corden has offered a clue regarding the fourth, mystery game, describing it as a "new entry in a legendary Japanese IP with decades of history." This suggests the game might not originate from an Xbox first-party studio.
Speculation is rife among fans. While a new Square Enix title, perhaps a Final Fantasy game, is tempting, Square's existing PlayStation partnerships and the recent releases of major Final Fantasy titles make this scenario unlikely.
Other strong contenders include Capcom's Resident Evil, Sega's Persona, and a potential Ninja Gaiden revival from Team Ninja. While Resident Evil reveals often occur at PlayStation events, Resident Evil 9 has been rumored for some time. The possibility of Persona 6 appearing at the Direct is significant, especially considering Xbox's past collaboration with Sega on Metaphor: ReFantazio. A new Ninja Gaiden would also be a major surprise, given the franchise's history with the original Xbox.
Ultimately, the identity of the fourth game remains a mystery. Viewers will have to tune into the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23rd to uncover the truth.
