Xbox Surprises with New Game Announcement in January Developer Direct

The Xbox Developer_Direct is back on January 23rd, 2025, showcasing highly anticipated 2025 titles, including a mystery game! Let's delve into the event and its featured games.

Xbox Developer Direct Returns January 23rd

Featuring Three Highly-Anticipated Games and One Unannounced Title

Xbox's January Developer_Direct will present a lineup of games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. Developers will offer in-depth looks at upcoming titles, their creation, and the teams behind them. The event features four games, one of which is a surprise reveal. Confirmed titles include:

• South of Midnight by Compulsion Games
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive
• DOOM: The Dark Ages by id Software
• Plus one unannounced title from an undisclosed studio

The event streams across Xbox's official channels at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern / 6 PM UK on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

A Closer Look at the Featured Games

South of Midnight

This action-adventure game follows Hazel's journey to rescue her mother and heal a broken world after a hurricane transports her to a mystical realm in the American South. Hazel must master "Weaving," a form of magic, to overcome mythical creatures. Launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

This turn-based RPG, set in a fantasy world where a Paintress erases people annually, follows Gustave and Lune as they strive to stop her. The game features a unique blend of turn-based and real-time combat mechanics. Launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Steam, and the Epic Store.

DOOM: The Dark Ages

A prequel to Doom (2016), this single-player first-person shooter places the Doom Slayer in a techno-medieval setting. Players will wield a throwable bladed shield and various weaponry against demonic hordes. The game may reveal the Slayer's origins. Launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam.

The Mystery Game

Xbox is keeping this title under wraps until the Developer_Direct on January 23rd. Tune in to uncover this surprise!