Xbox's Developer_Direct returns January 23rd, 2025, showcasing highly anticipated titles and a mystery game! This deep dive into upcoming Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass games will be presented by the developers themselves.
Four Games, One Secret:
The Developer_Direct will feature four games, including a surprise reveal from an unannounced studio. Confirmed titles include:
- 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 to thwart 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 casts players as the Doom Slayer in a techno-medieval setting, battling hellish forces with new weapons and a throwable bladed shield. Launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam.
- Mystery Game: Xbox is keeping this one under wraps! Tune in to find out.
Tune In:
The Xbox Developer_Direct streams live across Xbox's official channels at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. Don't miss it!
