Xbox May Announce 2025 Developer Direct Tomorrow, Insider Claims
A reputable insider suggests Xbox might announce a Developer Direct presentation tomorrow, January 10th. These showcases 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, surprisingly unveiled Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush. This unique format features first-party (and occasionally third-party) studios directly presenting their games, providing detailed insights into development, mechanics, and core concepts often missing from standard presentations. A second Developer Direct followed in January 2024, highlighting titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and Avowed.
Given Xbox's robust 2025 game slate, another Developer Direct is highly anticipated. A tweet from well-known Game Pass leaker, eXtas1s, hints at a tomorrow's announcement, potentially for a Developer Direct on 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
Xbox's 2025 lineup could make this Developer Direct the most significant yet. Several highly anticipated titles are likely candidates:
- Avowed: Could receive a final trailer before its February 14th, 2025 launch.
- Doom: The Dark Ages: id Software's silence since summer 2024 suggests a potential major reveal.
- Fable: A long-awaited title, likely to receive a deep dive and potential release date confirmation.
- South of Midnight: Another highly anticipated title ripe for a detailed showcase.
- The Outer Worlds 2: A potential deep dive and release date announcement.
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake (rumored): An Unreal Engine 5 remake is rumored for a potential unveiling.
Xbox concluded 2024 strongly with releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, STALKER 2, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. 2025 promises even more, making this Developer Direct a crucial event to set the stage for the year ahead.
