A reliable insider suggests Xbox may announce a 2025 Developer Direct presentation as early as tomorrow. These showcases typically offer in-depth previews of upcoming Xbox first-party titles, and with a strong 2025 lineup, a Developer Direct announcement seems highly probable.
The unique format of the Xbox Developer Direct, featuring presentations directly from the development studios themselves, provides unparalleled insight into game development, mechanics, and core concepts. Previous Developer Directs, held in January 2023 and 2024, successfully highlighted titles such as Hi-Fi Rush, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
A recent tweet from a known Game Pass leaker, eXtas1s, hints at a tomorrow's announcement, potentially for a Developer Direct on January 23rd. This aligns with a similar prediction from Microsoft insider Jez Corden, who indicated an imminent announcement.
Potential Games for the January 2025 Developer Direct:
The sheer number of anticipated Xbox first-party games slated for 2025 could make this Developer Direct the most substantial yet. Possible featured titles include:
- Avowed
- Doom: The Dark Ages
- Fable
- South of Midnight
- The Outer Worlds 2
- (Rumored) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake
Following a relatively quiet period since summer 2024, id Software might unveil fresh details on the highly anticipated Doom: The Dark Ages. The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed could receive in-depth looks and potential release date confirmations (Avowed's launch is slated for February 14th, 2025). South of Midnight and Fable are other highly anticipated titles ripe for detailed showcases and release date announcements. Furthermore, whispers of an Unreal Engine 5 remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion add to the potential excitement.
Xbox concluded 2024 on a high note with releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and STALKER 2. With 2025 promising even more, the upcoming Developer Direct is poised to set the stage for a significant year for the Xbox platform.
