Xbox Developer Direct Announces Surprise Game Reveal

Get ready for the Xbox Developer_Direct on January 23rd, 2025! This showcase will feature highly anticipated titles coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass, including a mystery game.

The Developer_Direct, presented by the game developers themselves, promises in-depth looks at upcoming games. Four titles are confirmed:

• South of Midnight (Compulsion Games): An action-adventure game set in a mystical American South. Players take on the role of Hazel, embarking on a quest to rescue her mother and mend a broken world after a devastating hurricane. Gameplay involves mastering "Weaving," a form of magic, to overcome mythical creatures. Release: 2025 on Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive): A turn-based RPG with real-time combat elements. Players join Gustave and Lune in their fight against the Paintress, a being who erases people from existence. The game features a vibrant cast of characters and a unique take on turn-based combat. Release: 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Steam, and Epic Store.

• DOOM: The Dark Ages (id Software): A single-player first-person shooter serving as a prequel to Doom (2016). Experience the DOOM Slayer's brutal war against hell in a techno-medieval setting. Expect intense combat using a variety of weapons, including a throwable shield with razor blades. Release: 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam.

• A Surprise Game: Xbox is keeping this one under wraps! Details will be revealed during the Developer_Direct.

Tune in on January 23rd, 2025, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK on Xbox's official channels to witness these reveals and more!