Microsoft’s teaser image for the event also includes a teaser for an unannounced “brand new game” Xbox game. Last year’s Developer Direct featured a first look at Bethesda

Microsoft will host its first Xbox Developer_ Direct of 2025 on Jan. 23. The program offers players previews of new video games coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC and Game Pass, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the upcoming releases.

Microsoft lifted the curtain for fans and revealed an Xbox Developer Direct is coming this month and they've teased a new reveal with it.

All three games confirmed to appear at the Developer Direct—Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—are set for 2025 release windows. However, the promo graphic for the showcase teases a mystery fourth game. Xbox did a similar tease last year, and the bonus game ended up being Square Enix’s Visions of Mana.

Microsoft has held Xbox Developer Direct events each January since 2023. The latest one, in January 2024, featured games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Avowed, and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. The Xbox Developer Direct events are separate from Microsoft's other high-profile events like Xbox Games Showcase and Xbox Partner Preview.

The Dark Ages, the Developer Direct features a segment on South of Midnight, from We Happy Few developer Compulsion Games

Xbox today announced the first Xbox Developer Direct show of 2025, which will showcase new details and gameplay for four upcoming titles.

Xbox has revealed that its next Developer Direct will take place on January 23 and include deep dives into South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages and another new game.

Microsoft announced its Xbox Developer Direct returns on January 23, 2025. The showcase will feature some of the company’s most anticipated titles, as well as a surprise mystery game. Xbox Developer Direct returns with a look at three highly anticipated games The upcoming Xbox Developer Direct is on Thursday,