Xbox's Developer_Direct returns January 23rd, 2025, showcasing highly anticipated titles, including a mystery game. This in-depth look at upcoming games will be presented by the developers themselves.

Four Games to Highlight:

The Developer_Direct will feature four games: three previously announced titles and one surprise reveal.

• South of Midnight (Compulsion Games): An action-adventure set in a mystical American South, where players, as Hazel, must master magic ("Weaving") to combat mythical creatures after a hurricane transports her to another world. Release: 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 in a fantasy world where the Paintress erases people, embarking on a quest to stop her. Release: 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 first-person shooter places the Doom Slayer in a techno-medieval setting, battling hellish forces. Expect a throwable shield and an arsenal of weaponry. Release: 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam.

• Unnamed Surprise Game: Xbox is keeping this title completely under wraps until the event.

Tune In:

Join the event on Xbox's official channels at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025.