Summary
- Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Developer Direct for January 23, 2025.
- This will be the third annual event under the Xbox Developer Direct branding.
- Confirmed games for the showcase include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, and South of Midnight.
Microsoft has unveiled plans for the next Xbox Developer Direct, scheduled for January 23, 2025. This event will kick off the year with the first Xbox game showcase of 2025, continuing the tradition established in the early 2020s. The Xbox Developer Direct series began in January 2023, with a follow-up in January 2024, and now, fans can look forward to the third installment.
The 2025 Xbox Developer Direct is set to stream on January 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT, available on platforms like YouTube and Twitch. This announcement aligns with earlier rumors that surfaced around January 9, suggesting an imminent reveal.
Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Details
- Date: January 23, 2025, at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
- Platforms: YouTube, Twitch
- Confirmed Games: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight
The event will feature three confirmed titles. South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games in Canada, is a visually striking action-adventure game first announced in June 2023. While it still awaits a release date, the Xbox Developer Direct might provide that eagerly anticipated information.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive, is also on the lineup. Aimed for a 2025 release, this game will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Lastly, Doom: The Dark Ages from id Software, announced in June 2024, will be showcased. After a playable demo at QuakeCon 2024, fans are buzzing about a potential mid-2025 launch.
While these three games are confirmed, the event might hold more surprises. Previous Xbox Developer Directs have lasted over 40 minutes and included multiple game reveals. For instance, the 2024 event featured updates on Avowed, Ara: History Untold, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and Visions of Mana. The 2025 showcase could similarly unveil additional titles.
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