Rumor: Xbox Developer Direct Date to be Announced Tomorrow

A reliable insider suggests Xbox may announce a 2025 Developer Direct showcase as early as tomorrow. These showcases typically offer in-depth previews of upcoming Xbox first-party games, and given Xbox's impressive 2025 lineup, a Developer Direct announcement seems highly probable.

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—a significant departure from traditional presentations. A second Developer Direct followed in January 2024, highlighting titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Avowed.

With a strong slate of first-party Xbox games slated for 2025, another Developer Direct is anticipated. A recent tweet from the well-known Game Pass leaker, eXtas1s, hints at a potential announcement tomorrow, January 9th, with a possible event date of Thursday, January 23rd. This aligns with a recent statement from Microsoft insider Jez Corden, who predicted an imminent announcement.

Potential Games for the January 2025 Developer Direct:

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

Xbox's 2025 lineup is robust enough to make this Developer Direct potentially the largest yet. Following a period of silence since summer 2024, id Software may unveil new details about the highly anticipated Doom: The Dark Ages. We might also see in-depth looks at The Outer Worlds 2 (including a release date), and a final trailer for Avowed before its February 14th, 2025 launch. South of Midnight and Fable, both highly anticipated, could also receive extensive coverage and release date confirmations. Furthermore, rumors persist of an Unreal Engine 5 remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion making an appearance.

Xbox's success in the latter half of 2024, with major releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and STALKER 2, sets the stage for an even bigger 2025. The upcoming Developer Direct will undoubtedly be crucial in shaping expectations for the year ahead.