Summary
Xbox's Developer Direct next week will showcase four games, with the identity of the fourth remaining a mystery. Hints suggest this mystery game is a new entry in a legendary Japanese franchise. Speculation points towards possibilities like Resident Evil, Persona, or a new Ninja Gaiden, but the actual reveal could be something entirely different.
Xbox's third annual Developer Direct, airing next week, promises a lineup of exciting reveals. Building on the success of previous Directs, which included the surprise release of Hi-Fi Rush, this year's event will feature Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. However, the real intrigue lies in the unannounced fourth game. While fans have speculated about titles like Fable, The Outer Worlds 2, and Gears of War: E-Day, the truth remains shrouded in secrecy.
Industry insider Jez Corden offered a crucial clue, describing the mystery game as a "new entry in a legendary Japanese IP with decades of history," suggesting it's not from Xbox's first-party studios.
Xbox Developer Direct Mystery Game Could Be a New Entry in a Legendary Japanese Franchise
While Square Enix's presence at last year's Direct with Visions of Mana might suggest a return, the ongoing PlayStation partnership for Final Fantasy makes a new entry in that franchise unlikely in the near future.
Other strong contenders include Capcom's Resident Evil, particularly Resident Evil 9, which has been rumored for some time. Sega's Persona, especially Persona 6, is another possibility, especially given Xbox's past marketing collaboration with Sega on Metaphor: ReFantazio. Finally, a Ninja Gaiden revival from Team Ninja is also plausible, considering the franchise's strong ties to Xbox during the original Xbox era.
Despite the exciting possibilities, all remain speculation. Viewers should tune in to Xbox's Developer Direct on Thursday, January 23rd, to learn more about South of Midnight, Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and finally unveil the identity of this highly anticipated fourth game.
