Xbox May Announce 2025 Developer Direct Tomorrow, Insider Claims
A reliable industry insider suggests Xbox might announce a Developer Direct presentation tomorrow. These showcases typically offer in-depth looks at upcoming Xbox first-party games, providing valuable insights from the development teams themselves. Given Xbox's strong 2025 game lineup, a Developer Direct announcement in the near future seems highly probable.
The inaugural Xbox Developer Direct, held in January 2023, memorably included the surprise release of Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush. The unique format, featuring presentations directly from the studios themselves (both first- and sometimes third-party), offers a level of detail rarely seen in traditional game announcements. A second Developer Direct followed in January 2024, highlighting titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Avowed.
This latest rumor originates from a tweet by well-known Game Pass leaker, eXtas1s, hinting at a potential announcement tomorrow, January 9th, with a speculated date for the Developer Direct itself on Thursday, January 23rd. This aligns with a recent statement from respected Microsoft insider Jez Corden, who predicted an imminent Xbox Developer Direct announcement.
Potential Games for the January 2025 Developer Direct
The 2025 lineup is substantial, potentially making this the largest Developer Direct yet. Several highly anticipated titles could feature prominently:
- Avowed: A potential final trailer and further details ahead of its February 14th, 2025 release.
- Doom: The Dark Ages: id Software's highly anticipated title, having been relatively quiet since Summer 2024.
- Fable: A long-awaited title likely to receive a significant spotlight.
- South of Midnight: Another highly anticipated title potentially receiving a release date.
- The Outer Worlds 2: A deep dive and possible release date reveal.
- The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake (rumor): An Unreal Engine 5 remake rumored to make an appearance.
Following a successful second half of 2024 with releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, STALKER 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Xbox's 2025 looks even more promising. The upcoming Developer Direct will undoubtedly play a crucial role in setting the stage for the year ahead.
