Rumor: Xbox Developer Direct Date to be Announced Tomorrow

A reliable 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 titles. Given Xbox's robust 2025 game 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 similar event in January 2024 highlighted titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Avowed.

This latest rumor, originating from a well-known Game Pass leaker, eXtas1s, points towards a potential announcement tomorrow, with a speculated date of Thursday, January 23rd for the event itself. 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 is substantial, potentially making this the largest Developer Direct yet. Games expected to feature include:

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

Id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages, absent from updates since summer 2024, might receive a significant reveal. The Outer Worlds 2 could see a release date announcement and in-depth gameplay showcase. Avowed, slated for a February 14th, 2025 release, might get a final trailer. South of Midnight and Fable, both highly anticipated, could also receive release date confirmations and gameplay demonstrations. The rumored Oblivion remake adds further weight to the anticipation.

Xbox's strong performance in the latter half of 2024, with releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and STALKER 2, sets a high bar. 2025 promises even more, and the upcoming Developer Direct is poised to set the stage for a remarkable year.