Xbox's Developer_Direct returns January 23rd, 2025, showcasing highly anticipated 2025 releases, including a mystery title. This article details the event and its featured games.
Xbox Developer_Direct: January 23rd, 2025
The Developer_Direct will feature an in-depth look at upcoming Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass titles, presented by the developers themselves. Four games will be highlighted, one of which remains a surprise.
The confirmed titles are:
- South of Midnight (Compulsion Games): An action-adventure game where players, as Hazel, must master magic ("Weaving") to combat mythical creatures in a mystical American South setting after a hurricane transports her to another world. Releasing in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive): A turn-based RPG with real-time combat mechanics. Players join Gustave and Lune to thwart the Paintress, who annually erases people based on age. Launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Steam, and the Epic Store.
- DOOM: The Dark Ages (id Software): A single-player first-person shooter prequel to Doom (2016). Set in a techno-medieval world, the Doom Slayer battles hellish forces. Features a throwable shield with razor blades and various weaponry. Releasing in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam.
- Unannounced Title: A surprise game from an undisclosed studio.
Tune in to Xbox's official channels at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, to witness the reveals.
