Summary
- Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Developer Direct for January 23, marking the third iteration of this annual event.
- The 2025 Xbox Developer Direct will feature Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, and South of Midnight.
Microsoft has announced its next Xbox Developer Direct, scheduled for January 23, marking the first Xbox game showcase event of 2025. This annual event, which began in January 2023, continues to provide fans with previews of upcoming Xbox games.
The Xbox Developer Direct 2025 will take place on January 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT and will be available to watch on YouTube and Twitch. Microsoft has confirmed that the showcase will feature three exciting titles: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, and South of Midnight.
South of Midnight is an action-adventure game developed by Compulsion Games, known for their previous titles Contrast and We Happy Few. Originally announced in June 2023, fans are eagerly awaiting a release date, which might be revealed during the upcoming event.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive. Although it aims for a 2025 launch, a specific release date is yet to be announced. This game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Doom: The Dark Ages, developed by id Software, was first announced in June 2024. A demo was playable at QuakeCon 2024, and there are rumors of a mid-2025 release.
While these three games are confirmed, the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 may include additional surprises, similar to previous events which showcased multiple games over 40 minutes. Past showcases have included titles like Avowed, Ara: History Untold, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and Visions of Mana.
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