A credible gaming insider suggests Xbox may announce a 2025 Developer Direct presentation tomorrow, January 10th. These showcases typically offer in-depth previews of upcoming Xbox first-party games. Given Xbox's strong 2025 game lineup, a Developer Direct announcement seems plausible.
The inaugural Developer Direct in January 2023 unexpectedly revealed Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush. The unique format features first-party (and sometimes third-party) studios directly presenting their games, providing detailed insights into development, mechanics, and core concepts. A subsequent Developer Direct in January 2024 highlighted titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Avowed.
The latest rumor, originating from a well-known Game Pass leaker, eXtas1s, hints at a tomorrow's announcement, potentially for a Developer Direct on Thursday, January 23rd. This aligns with a recent statement from Microsoft insider Jez Corden, who predicted an imminent announcement.
Potential Games for the 2025 Xbox Developer Direct:
The 2025 lineup could make this the largest Developer Direct yet. Several highly anticipated titles might feature prominently:
- Avowed
- Doom: The Dark Ages
- Fable
- South of Midnight
- The Outer Worlds 2
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake (rumored)
Id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages, absent from updates since summer 2024, may finally receive new details. The Outer Worlds 2 could get a release date and in-depth gameplay reveal. Avowed, slated for a February 14th, 2025 release, might get a final trailer. South of Midnight and Fable, both long-awaited, could receive similar treatment. Furthermore, an Unreal Engine 5 remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is rumored.
Following a successful second half of 2024 with releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and STALKER 2, Xbox aims for an even bigger 2025. The upcoming Developer Direct will be crucial in setting the stage for the year ahead.
