Xbox Mystery Title Teased, Unveiling Expected Jan. 23

Xbox's upcoming Developer Direct will unveil four games, one of which remains shrouded in mystery. Hints suggest this fourth game is a new installment in a renowned Japanese franchise with a rich history.

The annual Xbox Developer Direct, airing January 23rd, follows successful previous events. The first showcased Hi-Fi Rush, while last year's highlighted titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and Indiana Jones. This year, three games are confirmed: Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Industry insider Jez Corden suggests the mystery title is indeed a new entry in a long-standing Japanese IP, potentially ruling out first-party Xbox studios as its origin. Speculation runs rampant, with possibilities including:

• A new Final Fantasy title from Square Enix: While unlikely due to Square Enix's PlayStation partnerships and the recent release of major Final Fantasy titles.
• Resident Evil 9 from Capcom: Despite Resident Evil's history with PlayStation reveals, a long development cycle makes a reveal plausible.
• Persona 6 from Sega: Given Xbox's past collaboration with Sega on Metaphor: ReFantazio, a Persona 6 announcement would be significant.
• A new Ninja Gaiden from Team Ninja: Considering the franchise's strong ties to Xbox during the original Xbox era, a revival is within the realm of possibility.

Ultimately, the identity of the fourth game remains unknown. Viewers should tune into the Xbox Developer Direct on Thursday, January 23rd, for the official reveal.