Microsoft has officially confirmed the next Xbox Developer Direct, scheduled to take place on January 23, 2025. This event will be the first major Xbox game showcase of the year and continues the tradition of delivering exclusive previews and updates on upcoming Xbox titles.

Event Details

• Date: January 23, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM GMT
• Where to Watch: YouTube, Twitch
• Confirmed Games:

1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
2. Doom: The Dark Ages
3. South of Midnight

A Growing Tradition

Microsoft introduced the Xbox Developer Direct branding in January 2023, creating a dedicated platform to showcase upcoming Xbox titles. This format continued with a second installment in January 2024, setting a clear pattern of annual events early in the year.

For fans paying close attention, the announcement comes as no surprise, as rumors of the event were already circulating as early as January 9, 2025.

Confirmed Titles for 2025

Microsoft has confirmed three major titles for the showcase:

• South of Midnight

Developed by Canada-based Compulsion Games (Contrast, We Happy Few), this stylish action-adventure game has been highly anticipated since its initial announcement in June 2023. Fans are hoping for a release date to finally be revealed during the event.

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

A turn-based RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive, this title is set to launch in 2025 and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. The event might provide a deeper look at its gameplay and story, along with a potential release date.

• Doom: The Dark Ages

The latest entry in the Doom franchise, developed by id Software, was first announced in June 2024. Following a playable demo at QuakeCon 2024, the game is rumored for a mid-2025 release.

More Surprises in Store?

Past Xbox Developer Directs have included more than just the confirmed titles. For example, the 2024 event featured updates on Avowed, Ara: History Untold, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, and Visions of Mana. Fans can expect additional surprises and announcements at this year’s event, with Microsoft likely holding back a few exciting reveals to keep the anticipation high.

What to Look Forward To

Whether it’s long-awaited release dates, gameplay trailers, or entirely new announcements, the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 promises to be an unmissable event for Xbox enthusiasts. Be sure to tune in on January 23 to catch all the latest updates on these exciting titles and more.