Xbox Developer Direct 2025: January 23rd Showcase Announced
Microsoft has revealed the date for its next Xbox Developer Direct: January 23rd, 2025. This marks the third annual event, kicking off the year's Xbox game announcements. The first Xbox Developer Direct debuted in January 2023, followed by a second in January 2024. This consistent January scheduling continues with the 2025 edition, airing at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT. This announcement follows earlier rumors circulating on January 9th.
Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Highlights:
- Date: January 23rd, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
- Platforms: YouTube, Twitch
- Confirmed Games: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight
Featured Games:
Microsoft has confirmed three titles:
- South of Midnight: A stylish action-adventure from Compulsion Games (creators of Contrast and We Happy Few), initially announced in June 2023. A release date is anticipated.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: A turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive, aiming for a 2025 release and confirmed as a day-one Xbox Game Pass title.
- Doom: The Dark Ages: From id Software, initially revealed in June 2024. A demo was playable at QuakeCon 2024, with rumors pointing to a mid-2025 launch.
While these three games are confirmed, past Developer Directs (lasting over 40 minutes each) have showcased multiple titles. The 2024 event featured Avowed, Ara: History Untold, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and Visions of Mana. Expect potential surprises beyond these three confirmed titles.
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