A reliable insider suggests Xbox may announce a 2025 Developer Direct presentation tomorrow, January 10th. These showcases typically offer in-depth looks at upcoming Xbox first-party titles. Given Xbox's strong 2025 game lineup, a Developer Direct announcement is highly anticipated.
The inaugural Xbox Developer Direct, held in January 2023, memorably included the surprise release of Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush. The unique format features individual studios presenting 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, hints at a tomorrow's announcement, potentially for a Developer Direct on 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 expected to be featured:
- Avowed
- Doom: The Dark Ages
- Fable
- South of Midnight
- The Outer Worlds 2
- (Rumored) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake
id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages, absent from updates since summer 2024, could receive significant attention. The Outer Worlds 2 might get a release date and gameplay deep dive. Avowed, slated for a February 14th, 2025 release, could receive a final pre-launch trailer. South of Midnight and Fable, both long-awaited, could also receive release date confirmations and extended gameplay showcases. The rumored Oblivion remake adds further potential excitement.
Xbox concluded 2024 strongly with releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, STALKER 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. 2025 promises an even bigger year, and the upcoming Developer Direct will likely set the stage for its success.
