Microsoft has a huge lineup of big games for the Xbox Series X/S and PC (as well as PlayStation 5) this year, and it’s getting the ball rolling early with a January showcase to give players a better look at Doom: The Dark Ages and a bunch of other stuff coming out in 2025.

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.

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.

Microsoft has held Xbox Developer Direct events each January since 2023. The latest one, in January 2024, featured games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Avowed, and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. The Xbox Developer Direct events are separate from Microsoft's other high-profile events like Xbox Games Showcase and Xbox Partner Preview.

Xbox has revealed that its next Developer Direct will take place on January 23 and include deep dives into South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages and another new game.

Xbox will hold a new Developer Direct showcase in late January, revealing four games including Doom: The Dark Ages gameplay and a surprise announcement.

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

The next Xbox Developer Direct teases new information for Doom, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and even teases a surprise.

The Xbox team has just announced a new Developer_Direct livestream on January 23 that will put the spotlight on Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.