Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct Set for January 23

Microsoft is set to host its annual Xbox Developer Direct showcase on January 23, 2025, continuing the tradition of revealing insights into upcoming games. The event will cover four key games: 'Doom: The Dark Ages', a medieval prequel from id Software; 'South of Midnight', an action-platformer by Compulsion Games; 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33', a turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive; and a surprise game yet to be announced. The showcase will be live-streamed on YouTube and Twitch, featuring in-depth presentations from developers in various studios, and all games are expected to launch on Xbox Game Pass. Rumors suggest that the surprise game could be a remaster of 'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion', but this remains unconfirmed. This Developer Direct aims to maintain the momentum of past events, which have included surprise releases like 'Hi-Fi Rush'.