Xbox Developer Direct Date Incoming

Xbox Could Announce a 2025 Developer Direct Tomorrow, Insider Claims

A reliable insider suggests Xbox might announce a Developer Direct presentation tomorrow. These showcases typically offer in-depth previews of upcoming Xbox first-party games, providing detailed insights directly from the development teams. Given Xbox's impressive 2025 game lineup, a Developer Direct announcement in the near future seems highly probable.

The inaugural Xbox Developer Direct, held in January 2023, memorably included the surprise release of Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush. The unique format, featuring presentations directly from the studios themselves (both first-party and occasionally third-party), offers a level of detail rarely seen in traditional game announcements. A second Developer Direct followed in January 2024, highlighting titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Avowed.

With a strong roster of Xbox first-party games slated for 2025, the anticipation for a new Developer Direct is mounting. A recent tweet from gaming leaker eXtas1s hints at a potential announcement tomorrow, January 9th, with a possible event date of Thursday, January 23rd. This aligns with a recent statement from Microsoft insider Jez Corden, who predicted an imminent announcement.

Potential Games for the January 2025 Developer Direct:

The 2025 lineup could make this Developer Direct the most substantial yet. Several highly anticipated titles are likely candidates:

• Avowed
• Doom: The Dark Ages
• Fable
• South of Midnight
• The Outer Worlds 2
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake (rumored)

Following a period of silence since summer 2024, id Software may finally unveil new details about Doom: The Dark Ages. The Outer Worlds 2 could receive a release date and in-depth gameplay showcase. Avowed, slated for a February 14th, 2025 release, might get a final trailer. South of Midnight and Fable, both long-awaited titles, would also benefit from detailed presentations and release date confirmations. Furthermore, rumors persist of an Unreal Engine 5 remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion making an appearance.

Xbox concluded 2024 on a high note with releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, STALKER 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. 2025 promises even more, and the upcoming Developer Direct will undoubtedly set the stage for a significant year for the platform.