"Xbox January Developer Direct Unveils Surprise Game"

Get ready for Xbox's Developer_Direct, returning on January 23, 2025, with a lineup of highly anticipated games, including a mystery title. Dive in to discover what's in store!

Xbox Developer Direct Returns On January 23rd

With Three Highly-Anticipated and One Unnamed Games

Xbox has announced that Developer_Direct will kick off in January, showcasing a stellar lineup of upcoming games for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass.

This event, presented directly by the game developers, promises an in-depth look at the creation process and the teams behind these exciting titles. The lineup includes:

• South of Midnight by Compulsion Games
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive
• DOOM: The Dark Ages by id Software
• Plus one surprise game from an unnamed studio

Mark your calendars and tune into Xbox’s official channels at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6 pm UK on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

A Closer Look at Xbox Direct’s Featured Games

South of Midnight

Embark on an enchanting journey with South of Midnight, an action-adventure game where you play as Hazel. She's on a quest to save her mother and mend a fractured world after a devastating hurricane hits her hometown, Prospero.

Thrown into a mystical American South, Hazel must harness the power of "Weaving"—a magical skill that allows her to manipulate the very fabric of the universe—to subdue the mythical creatures that have emerged.

South of Midnight is set to launch in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Dive into the fantastical world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG where the enigmatic Paintress annually erases individuals by painting a number on a monolith, causing everyone of that age to vanish.

Join Gustave and Lune on their quest to stop the Paintress and break the cycle of death. This game revolutionizes classic turn-based combat by integrating real-time mechanics, allowing for strategic dodging and critical hits.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Steam, and Epic Store in 2025.

DOOM: The Dark Ages

Step back in time with DOOM: The Dark Ages, a single-player first-person shooter that takes you to a techno-medieval world. As the DOOM Slayer, you'll wage a one-man war against the forces of hell, armed with a throwable shield equipped with razor blades and an arsenal of guns.

This prequel to Doom (2016) might shed light on the origins of the DOOM Slayer, who was discovered in a sarcophagus in hell.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is slated for release in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam.

The Mystery Game

Xbox has teased a surprise game for the upcoming Developer_Direct, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. No hints or details have been revealed yet, so stay tuned for the event on January 23 to uncover this mystery title.