Xbox Developer Direct Showcase Unveiled

Xbox Developer Direct 2025: January 23rd Showcase Announced

Microsoft has unveiled the date for its next Xbox Developer Direct, set for January 23rd, marking the first Xbox game showcase of 2025 and the third installment of this annual event. Following the successful 2023 and 2024 iterations, this announcement, previously rumored for January 9th, confirms the continuation of this popular showcase series.

Key Details:

• Date: January 23rd, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
• Platforms: YouTube and Twitch
• Confirmed Games: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, and South of Midnight

Game Spotlights:

The showcase will feature a trio of anticipated titles:

• South of Midnight: A stylish action-adventure game from Compulsion Games (Contrast, We Happy Few), originally announced in June 2023. A release date may finally be revealed.
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: A turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive, targeting a 2025 release and confirmed as a day-one Xbox Game Pass title.
• Doom: The Dark Ages: From id Software, initially announced in June 2024 and playable at QuakeCon 2024. A mid-2025 launch is currently speculated.

While these three games are confirmed, the event's history suggests further surprises. Previous Developer Directs exceeded 40 minutes, showcasing multiple titles. The 2024 event, for example, featured Avowed, Ara: History Untold, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and Visions of Mana. Expect the 2025 event to follow suit, potentially unveiling additional unannounced games.

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