The first official Xbox Developer_Direct showcase of 2025 has now been set in stone. For those unfamiliar, the Developer_Direct streams are where Xbox gives its third-party devs a chance to showcase their upcoming new titles and the first new looks of the year are set to stream live later this month, including a trip to id software for a more detailed look at DOOM: The Dark Ages. Head below for additional details.
First Xbox Developer_Direct showcase of 2025
The official Xbox Wire announced today that it’s almost time to “get a look at what’s next – Developer_Direct is back. On Thursday, January 23 at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK. “
The show is said to be delivering “an inside look at a selection of highly anticipated games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass players this year.”
As per usual with these Developer_Direct showcase announcements, Xbox is indeed giving us some specifics on which games will be featured during the show – South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the upcoming DOOM: The Dark Ages (more on each below). But it is also teasing “a surprise location” for a look at “another studio’s brand new game.”
The showcase will go live at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET on January 23. We will be waiting along with you as usual.
DOOM: The Dark Ages – Developed by id Software, DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells the epic cinematic origin story of the Doom Slayer’s rage. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the Doom Slayer in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell. Learn more during the full game reveal at Developer_Direct.
South of Midnight – Compulsion Games, the creators of Contrast and We Happy Few, will share a deep dive on South of Midnight, a third person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South. As Hazel, you will explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures inspired by Southern Folklore to unravel her family’s hidden past in this dark, modern folktale.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Sandfall Interactive will take us behind-the-scenes at their studio to shed some light on the development of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, this debut studio’s incredible new RPG. The team will share more about the game’s creation and how they plan to deliver an incredible story in a gorgeous fantasy world.
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