Rumor: Xbox Developer Direct Date to be Announced Tomorrow

A reliable insider suggests Xbox may announce a Developer Direct presentation for 2025 as early as tomorrow. These showcases typically offer in-depth previews of upcoming first-party Xbox games, and with a strong 2025 lineup, a Developer Direct announcement seems plausible.

The inaugural Xbox Developer Direct 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.

Recent tweets from industry leakers eXtas1s and Jez Corden bolster the rumor, with eXtas1s hinting at a tomorrow's announcement and a potential January 23rd date for the presentation.

Potential Games for the 2025 Xbox Developer Direct:

The 2025 lineup promises a potentially massive showcase. Games like Avowed, Doom: The Dark Ages, Fable, and South of Midnight are strong contenders for detailed reveals, possibly including release dates. The Outer Worlds 2 could also receive a significant spotlight. Furthermore, rumors persist of an Unreal Engine 5 remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion making an appearance. id Software's silence since summer 2024 fuels speculation of a Doom: The Dark Ages update.

Following a successful 2024 with releases such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and STALKER 2, Xbox's 2025 looks even more promising, making this Developer Direct a highly anticipated event.