Xbox Developer Direct Date Announced

Xbox Developer Direct 2025: January 23rd Showcase Announced

Microsoft has unveiled the date for its next Xbox Developer Direct: January 23rd, 2025. This marks the third annual event, kicking off the 2025 gaming showcase season. The event follows the successful January 2023 and 2024 showcases, solidifying the January slot for this developer-focused presentation. Rumors circulating around January 9th ultimately proved accurate, with the official announcement confirming a 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT start time.

Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Key Details:

• Date: January 23rd, 2025, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT
• Platforms: YouTube and Twitch
• Confirmed Games: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, and South of Midnight

Spotlight on Confirmed Titles:

The showcase will feature three confirmed titles:

• South of Midnight: This stylish action-adventure game, developed by Compulsion Games (creators of Contrast and We Happy Few), was initially announced in June 2023. A release date is anticipated during this Developer Direct.

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: A turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive (France), targeting a 2025 release. This title is confirmed as a day-one Xbox Game Pass addition.

• Doom: The Dark Ages: From id Software, this title was announced in June 2024 and showcased a playable demo at QuakeCon 2024. Rumors suggest a mid-2025 launch.

Beyond the Confirmed Lineup:

While these three titles are confirmed, past Developer Directs (lasting over 40 minutes each) have featured several additional games. The 2024 event, for example, highlighted Avowed, Ara: History Untold, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and Visions of Mana. Expect potential surprises and further announcements at the 2025 event.

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