Summary
A credible insider claims thatXboxmay announce a Developer Direct presentation tomorrow. These events usually preview upcoming first-party games for the year, and sinceXboxhas a substantial list of heavy hitters launching in 2025, it seems likely that the platform holder could host a Developer Direct in the coming weeks.
Xbox’s very first Developer Direct was held in January 2023, where Tango Gameworks’Hi-Fi Rushwas famously shadow-dropped. Theformat of Xbox Developer Direct is quite novel, as the presentations aren’t hosted by a singular entity, but rather the first-party (and sometimes third-party) studios exhibiting their games. This allows for deep dives into a game’s development, mechanics, core tenets, and more that would’ve otherwise been lost in a regular presentation. Xbox held another Developer Direct in January 2024, featuring games likeSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2,Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,Avowed, etc.
With a robust lineup ofXbox first-party games confirmed for 2025, it only stands to reason that a new Developer Direct might be on the horizon. Now, a new tweet from well-known Game Pass leaker eXtas1s hints at Xbox possibly announcing a Developer Direct presentation tomorrow, January 9. Moreover, the insider suggested that the2025 Xbox Developer Direct may be held on Thursday, January 23. Further adding credibility to this rumor is arecent tweetfrom notable Microsoft insider Jez Corden, who claimed yesterday that an Xbox Developer Direct announcement is coming soon.
Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Might Just Be a Few Weeks Away
Upcoming Xbox Games That May Be Featured in the January 2025 Developer Direct
As for which games Xbox could showcase, the platform holder has enough planned for 2025 to potentially make this Developer Direct the biggest one so far. Having been radio silent since summer 2024, id Software might be gearing up to release new details about its highly-anticipatedDoom: The Dark Agesat the January 2025 Xbox Developer Direct. Obsidian’sThe Outer Worlds 2may get a deep dive and release date, andAvowedcould also receive a final trailer ahead of its launch on Jul 20, 2025.South of MidnightandFableare two long-awaited Xbox games coming in 2025 that could also benefit from deep dives and release date confirmations. On top of this staggering list, an Unreal Engine 5 remake ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionis also rumored to show up at the January 2025 Xbox Developer Direct.
Xbox enjoyed a triumphant run in the latter half of 2024 thanks to major releases likeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6,STALKER 2,Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and more.2025 is shaping up to be even bigger for Xbox, and so all eyes are on the upcoming Developer Direct to set the stage for this year.
Xbox Series X
Microsoft’s ninth-generation console, the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine that can support 4K resolution and 60 fps, depending on the game. Released alongside the Xbox Series S, the Series X has a Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a Custom RDNA 2 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM.
