Microsoft’s teaser image for the event also includes a teaser for an unannounced “brand new game” Xbox game. Last year’s Developer Direct featured a first look at Bethesda’s Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Microsoft has announced the return of its Developer Direct showcase, and confirmed what fans can expect to see — including a brand new game from a mystery studio.

Microsoft will host its first Xbox Developer_ Direct of 2025 on Jan. 23. The program offers players previews of new video games coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC and Game Pass, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the upcoming releases.

January's Developer_Direct will feature upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Microsoft announced its Xbox Developer Direct returns on January 23, 2025. The showcase will feature some of the company’s most anticipated titles, as well as a surprise mystery game. Xbox Developer Direct returns with a look at three highly anticipated games The upcoming Xbox Developer Direct is on Thursday,

Microsoft has a huge lineup of big games for the Xbox Series X/S and PC (as well as PlayStation 5) this year, and it’s getting the ball rolling early with a January showcase to give players a better look at Doom: The Dark Ages and a bunch of other stuff coming out in 2025.

Xbox has announced another Xbox Developer Direct that will be taking place in a few weeks. The January Xbox Developer Direct will give us new looks at Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expeedition 33 and a look at a surprise game that isn’t being revealed ahead of time.