The Xbox Developer_Direct returns on January 23rd, 2025, promising a thrilling showcase of highly anticipated 2025 titles, including a mystery game! This article provides a preview of the event and its confirmed games.

Xbox Developer_Direct: January 23rd, 2025

The Developer_Direct will feature an in-depth look at upcoming games, their development, and creators. Four games are confirmed, with one remaining a surprise reveal. The event will be streamed across Xbox's official channels at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern / 6 PM UK time.

Featured Games:

• South of Midnight (Compulsion Games): This action-adventure game plunges players into a mystical, hurricane-ravaged American South. Players take on the role of Hazel, embarking on a quest to rescue her mother and mend a fractured world, mastering the art of "Weaving" to combat mythical creatures. Release: 2025 (Xbox Series X|S, Steam).

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive): A turn-based RPG with real-time combat mechanics. Players join Gustave and Lune in their quest to thwart the Paintress, a being who erases people annually, saving their loved ones from a deadly cycle. Release: 2025 (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Steam, Epic Store).

• DOOM: The Dark Ages (id Software): A prequel to Doom (2016), this single-player first-person shooter transports players to a techno-medieval era. The Doom Slayer faces hellish forces, wielding a throwable bladed shield and an arsenal of weapons. Release: 2025 (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Steam).

• The Mystery Game: Xbox is keeping this title under wraps, promising a complete surprise reveal during the Developer_Direct.

Mark your calendars for January 23rd, 2025, and prepare for an exciting glimpse into the future of Xbox gaming!