A reliable insider suggests Xbox may announce a 2025 Developer Direct presentation tomorrow. These showcases typically offer in-depth previews of upcoming first-party Xbox games, and with a strong 2025 lineup, a Developer Direct announcement seems plausible.
The inaugural Xbox Developer Direct, held in January 2023, notably featured the surprise release of Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush. The unique format, featuring presentations directly from the developing studios, provides detailed insights into gameplay mechanics and development processes. A subsequent Developer Direct in January 2024 highlighted titles like 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 potential announcement tomorrow, January 9th, with a speculated date of Thursday, January 23rd for the event itself. This aligns with a similar prediction from Microsoft insider Jez Corden.
Potential Games for the January 2025 Developer Direct:
The 2025 lineup could make this the largest Developer Direct yet. Several highly anticipated titles are likely candidates for showcasing:
- Avowed
- Doom: The Dark Ages
- Fable
- South of Midnight
- The Outer Worlds 2
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake (rumored)
Following a period of silence since Summer 2024, id Software may unveil new details on Doom: The Dark Ages. The Outer Worlds 2 could receive a release date and in-depth gameplay reveal. Avowed, slated for a February 14th, 2025 launch, might get a final trailer. South of Midnight and Fable, both long-awaited, could also receive release date confirmations and detailed showcases. The rumored Oblivion remake adds further potential to the event.
Xbox's strong performance in the latter half of 2024, with releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and STALKER 2, sets the stage for an even bigger 2025. The upcoming Developer Direct will be crucial in shaping expectations for the year ahead.
