Celebrate 2025 with Xbox’s Developer Direct on Jan 23

Like clockwork (not the revolution kind), an Xbox Developer Direct has appeared. This will be the third annual drop of it’s kind, and I love the cadence Xbox has developed in bringing us into the new year of gaming. There’s a lot to be excited for, with the first party titles of South of Midnight and DOOM: The Dark Ages featured. Beyond that, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets another look, and a surprise at the end. With Visions of Mana being last years reveal, it truly could be anything. Take a look at the news from Xbox Wire below, and set those notifications up!

It’s time to get a look at what’s next – Developer_Direct is back. On Thursday, January 23 at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK, fans will get an inside look at a selection of highly anticipated games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass players this year.

Presented by the game creators themselves, Developer_Direct offers an in-depth look at upcoming titles, how they’re being created, and who’s creating them. We’ll visit Compulsion Games in Montreal, Canada to learn more about South of Midnight, head to Montpellier, France to see Sandfall Interactive for a look at Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, stop by the legendary id Studios in Richardson, Texas to check in on DOOM: The Dark Ages, and visit a surprise location to see another studio’s brand new game.

Fans should tune in on Xbox channels at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm UK, January 23 to see all the latest on:

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.

Stay tuned to our official social channels for more from Developer_Direct, airing on Thursday, January 23 at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK.

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