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Xbox January Developer Direct Reveals Upcoming Surprise

by Dylan Feb 11,2025

Get ready for the Xbox Developer_Direct on January 23rd, 2025! This event will showcase a thrilling lineup of games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass, including a mystery title. Let's dive into the details.

Xbox January Developer Direct Will Reveal a Surprise Game

January 23rd: A Developer_Direct Showcase

The Developer_Direct returns, offering an exclusive, in-depth look at upcoming titles, their development process, and the teams behind them. Four games will be featured, including one surprise reveal.

Xbox January Developer Direct Will Reveal a Surprise Game

Here's what we know so far:

  • South of Midnight (Compulsion Games): An action-adventure game set in a mystical American South, where players follow Hazel's journey to rescue her mother and mend a broken world. Expect mythical creatures and a unique magic system called "Weaving." Launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

Xbox January Developer Direct Will Reveal a Surprise Game

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive): A turn-based RPG with real-time combat mechanics. Join Gustave and Lune as they fight to stop the Paintress and save their loved ones in a world where people are erased by age. Launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Steam, and the Epic Store.

Xbox January Developer Direct Will Reveal a Surprise Game

  • DOOM: The Dark Ages (id Software): A prequel to Doom (2016), this single-player FPS plunges players into a techno-medieval world. The Doom Slayer faces hordes of hellish enemies, wielding new weapons and a throwable bladed shield. Launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam.

Xbox January Developer Direct Will Reveal a Surprise Game

  • The Mystery Game: Xbox is keeping this one under wraps! Tune in on January 23rd to discover the surprise.

Xbox January Developer Direct Will Reveal a Surprise Game

Tune In!

Join the excitement on January 23rd, 2025, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK on Xbox's official channels. Don't miss this reveal!

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