An Xbox Developer Direct presentation for 2025 may be announced tomorrow, according to a reliable industry source. These events typically offer in-depth previews of upcoming Xbox first-party games, and with a strong 2025 lineup, a Developer Direct announcement seems plausible.

The inaugural Xbox Developer Direct, held in January 2023, notably included the surprise release of Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush. The unique format features first-party (and sometimes third-party) studios directly showcasing their games, providing detailed insights into development, mechanics, and core concepts. A second Developer Direct in January 2024 highlighted titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Avowed.

A recent tweet from a known Game Pass leaker, eXtas1s, suggests a Developer Direct announcement is imminent, potentially tomorrow, January 9th, with the event itself possibly scheduled for 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 games are potential candidates for showcases:

• 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 unveil new information on Doom: The Dark Ages. The Outer Worlds 2 could receive a release date and in-depth gameplay reveal. Avowed, slated for a February 14th, 2025 release, might receive a final trailer. Similarly, South of Midnight and Fable could benefit from extended showcases and release date confirmations. The rumored Oblivion remake adds further potential to the event.

Xbox concluded 2024 strongly with releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, STALKER 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. 2025 promises to be even bigger, and the upcoming Developer Direct will likely set the stage for the year ahead.