Xbox Developer Direct Date Announced

Xbox Developer Direct 2025: January 23rd Showcase Announced

Microsoft has unveiled the date for its next Xbox Developer Direct: January 23rd, 2025. This marks the third annual event, kicking off the year's Xbox game showcases. The event will stream on YouTube and Twitch at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT, following rumors of a January 9th announcement.

Confirmed Games:

The showcase will feature in-depth looks at three highly anticipated titles:

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: A turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive, slated for a 2025 release and confirmed as a day-one Xbox Game Pass title.
• Doom: The Dark Ages: id Software's latest entry in the Doom franchise, initially revealed in June 2024 and playable at QuakeCon 2024. A mid-2025 release is currently speculated.
• South of Midnight: A stylish action-adventure game from Compulsion Games (Contrast, We Happy Few), first announced in June 2023. A release date is expected.

Beyond the Confirmed Lineup:

Previous Developer Directs have lasted over 40 minutes, showcasing multiple games. Given this precedent, the 2025 event likely holds further surprises beyond these three confirmed titles. The 2024 showcase included reveals for Avowed, Ara: History Untold, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and Visions of Mana, setting a high bar for potential announcements.

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