Xbox January Developer Direct Will Reveal a Surprise Game

Get Ready for Xbox's January 23rd Developer Direct!

Xbox's Developer_Direct is back on January 23rd, 2025, promising a thrilling showcase of highly anticipated 2025 titles, including a mystery game! This article provides a preview of the event and its confirmed games.

January 23rd Developer Direct: A Lineup of Excitement

The Developer_Direct will feature an in-depth look at upcoming games, their development, and the teams behind them. Four games are confirmed, with one remaining a surprise reveal. Here's what we know:

• 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. Launching 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 on a quest to stop the Paintress, a being who erases people annually. 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 plunges players into a techno-medieval world, where the Doom Slayer battles hellish forces. Expect a throwable bladed shield and a variety of weaponry. Launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam.

• The Mystery Game: Xbox is keeping this one under wraps! Tune in to find out what surprises await.

Mark Your Calendars!

The Xbox Developer_Direct streams live across Xbox's official channels on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern / 6 PM UK. Don't miss it!