Rumor: Xbox Developer Direct Date to be Announced Tomorrow

Xbox May Announce 2025 Developer Direct Tomorrow, Insider Claims

A reliable insider suggests Xbox might announce a Developer Direct presentation tomorrow, January 10th. These showcases typically offer in-depth previews of upcoming Xbox first-party games, and with a strong 2025 lineup, a Developer Direct announcement seems plausible.

The inaugural Xbox Developer Direct, held in January 2023, memorably included the surprise release of Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush. The unique format features individual studios presenting their games, providing detailed insights into development, mechanics, and core concepts not usually seen in traditional presentations. A second Developer Direct in January 2024 highlighted titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Avowed.

Given the substantial number of confirmed Xbox first-party games slated for 2025, a new Developer Direct is highly anticipated. A tweet from gaming leaker eXtas1s hints at a potential announcement tomorrow, further supported by Microsoft insider Jez Corden's recent statement about an imminent announcement. eXtas1s also suggests a potential date of Thursday, January 23rd, for the presentation itself.

Potential Games for the 2025 Xbox Developer Direct:

• Avowed
• Doom: The Dark Ages
• Fable
• South of Midnight
• The Outer Worlds 2
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake (rumored)

The 2025 lineup could make this the most significant Developer Direct yet. id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages, absent from updates since summer 2024, might receive a major reveal. The Outer Worlds 2 could get a release date and in-depth gameplay showcase, while Avowed might receive a final trailer before its February 14th, 2025 launch. South of Midnight and Fable, both highly anticipated, could also benefit from detailed presentations and release date confirmations. Furthermore, rumors persist of an Unreal Engine 5 remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion making 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 is poised to set the stage for a significant year.