Summary

• Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Developer Direct for January 23rd, 2025.
• This will be the third annual Xbox Developer Direct event.
• Confirmed games include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, and South of Midnight.

Microsoft has announced the next Xbox Developer Direct, scheduled for January 23rd, 2025. This marks the first Xbox game showcase of the year.

While Microsoft frequently hosts game showcases, the Xbox Developer Direct branding began in January 2023. A second event followed in January 2024. Continuing this trend, the 2025 edition is also set for January, specifically January 23rd at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT. This announcement follows earlier rumors circulating on January 9th.

Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Details

• Date: January 23rd, 2025, at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
• Platforms: YouTube, Twitch
• Confirmed Games: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight

Microsoft has confirmed three games for the showcase. South of Midnight, a stylish action-adventure game from Compulsion Games (creators of Contrast and We Happy Few), was initially announced in June 2023. A release date may finally be revealed.

Another confirmed title is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive. While targeting a 2025 release, a specific date remains unannounced. It will be a day-one Xbox Game Pass title.

Finally, id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages, announced in June 2024, will also be featured. A playable demo was available at QuakeCon 2024, and the game is rumored for a mid-2025 release.

These three titles are not the only anticipated reveals. Previous Developer Directs (lasting over 40 minutes) showcased multiple games. The 2024 event featured Avowed, Ara: History Untold, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and Visions of Mana. The 2025 event likely holds further surprises.

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