Microsoft has revealed its next Developer_Direct livestream will take place on 23rd January 2025, and there'll be reason for PS5 owners to watch as DOOM: The Dark Ages and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are confirmed to be part of the new digital showcase.

A new Xbox Developer Direct show has been announced for later this month, and it'll offer in-depth looks at upcoming Xbox games, plus a new reveal.

All three games confirmed to appear at the Developer Direct—Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—are set for 2025 release windows. However, the promo graphic for the showcase teases a mystery fourth game. Xbox did a similar tease last year, and the bonus game ended up being Square Enix’s Visions of Mana.

Doom: The Dark Ages is set to release for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC in 2025.

Microsoft’s teaser image for the event also includes a teaser for an unannounced “brand new game” Xbox game. Last year’s Developer Direct featured a first look at Bethesda

Microsoft has announced the return of its Developer Direct showcase, and confirmed what fans can expect to see. Developer Direct is set for Thursday, January 23 at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK.

Xbox has just announced that their, now seemingly annual, Developer Direct will return with four titles on January 23rd, 2025xbox developer direct 2025There are four titles listed for the show, which sees Xbox’s studios (and occasional 3rd parties) do in-depth dives into upcoming titles for the current year.