A reliable insider suggests Xbox may announce a 2025 Developer Direct presentation tomorrow, January 10th. These showcases typically offer in-depth previews of upcoming first-party Xbox games. Given Xbox's robust 2025 game lineup, a Developer Direct announcement is highly anticipated.
The inaugural Developer Direct in January 2023 unexpectedly unveiled Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush. The unique format features first-party (and sometimes third-party) studios directly presenting their games, providing detailed insights into development, mechanics, and core concepts. A second Developer Direct in January 2024 highlighted titles such as Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Avowed.
A recent tweet from a known Game Pass leaker, eXtas1s, hints at a Developer Direct announcement tomorrow, potentially for a showcase on Thursday, January 23rd. This aligns with a similar prediction from Microsoft insider Jez Corden.
Potential Games for the January 2025 Developer Direct:
The 2025 lineup could make this the largest Developer Direct yet. Several highly anticipated titles are likely candidates:
- Avowed
- Doom: The Dark Ages
- Fable
- South of Midnight
- The Outer Worlds 2
- (Rumor) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake
id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages, absent from updates since summer 2024, might receive a significant reveal. The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed could get release dates and final trailers. Deep dives into South of Midnight and Fable are also expected. The rumored Oblivion remake adds further intrigue.
Following a successful 2024 with releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and STALKER 2, Xbox's 2025 looks even more promising. The upcoming Developer Direct will be crucial in setting the stage for the year ahead.
