Insider Hints at Mystery Xbox Game Getting Announced on January 23

Xbox's upcoming Developer Direct will unveil four games, with the fourth remaining a secret. Hints suggest it's a new installment in a renowned Japanese franchise.

Speculation is rife, with possibilities including a new entry in the Resident Evil, Persona, or Ninja Gaiden series. However, the actual title could be entirely unexpected.

Xbox's Developer Directs, launched in January 2023, have become highly anticipated events, featuring direct developer communication and even surprise releases, like the successful Hi-Fi Rush. Last year's showcase highlighted titles such as Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Visions of Mana from Square Enix.

This year's Direct, scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd, will showcase Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The mystery fourth game, according to industry insider Jez Corden, is a new title within a long-standing Japanese IP.

While a Square Enix appearance, perhaps with a new Final Fantasy title, is tempting, the existing PlayStation partnerships and recent Final Fantasy releases make this scenario less likely.

Other strong contenders include Capcom's Resident Evil, especially given rumors surrounding Resident Evil 9. Sega's Persona, particularly Persona 6, is another possibility, especially considering Xbox's past collaboration with Sega on Metaphor: ReFantazio. A Ninja Gaiden revival from Team Ninja, given the franchise's history with Xbox, is also a plausible option.

Ultimately, all are just educated guesses. Viewers should tune in to the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23rd to uncover the identity of the mysterious fourth game and learn more about the other announced titles.