Xbox Developer Direct Announced for January 23

Xbox’s upcoming Developer Direct has been announced. It will arrive on January 23 at 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern / 6 pm UK. 

This year’s Xbox Developer Direct will provide players with a detailed look at the games they have to offer for Xbox Series X/S, PC and Game Pass in 2025. Developers such as Compulsion Games, Sandfall Interactive and id Studios will join the fray to reveal more information about South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and DOOM: The Dark Ages, respectively.

How to Watch Xbox Developer Direct 2025?

Xbox Developer Direct 2025 will be live-streamed across all Xbox social channels on January 23 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 6 pm UK. 

• Youtube

• Twitch

What to Expect from Xbox Developer Direct 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages

iD studio will finally give players a full reveal for Doom: The Dark Ages. The upcoming title is a prequel to the original series and will become the franchise’s third installment. 

South of Midnight

Compulsion Games will provide a glimpse into their upcoming third-person action adventure, South of Midnight. The title is set in the American Deep South, where you encounter creatures inspired by Southern Folklore. 

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 

Lastly, Sandfall Interactive will discuss how Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was created with some behind-the-scenes details and “how they plan to deliver an incredible story in a gorgeous fantasy world.”

Surprise Game

Xbox also has a secret game up their sleeves, and they will be visiting “a surprise location to see another studio’s brand new game”.

In other news, Microsoft will combine ‘Xbox and Windows’ to enhance their handheld experience. Also, check out the Game Pass titles for this month. What are your thoughts on this year’s Xbox Developer Direct?