The upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, set for January 23, 2025, is expected to feature some surprises, with Microsoft insider Jez Corden hinting that “more than one surprise” could be unveiled during the event. This prediction aligns with Microsoft’s past approach, where they often showcase additional games beyond those confirmed ahead of time.
The third Xbox Developer Direct will highlight three games: South of Midnight, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, all of which are scheduled for a 2025 release but lack specific launch dates. The event may also provide those missing details.
Corden, who has been reliable with predictions in the past, suggested that a “mystery game” would be revealed at the event, and soon after teased even more surprises. While the exact nature of these surprises remains unclear, one of them is rumored to be a new title in a “legendary” Japanese franchise with a long history. This could point to major series such as Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest from Square Enix, or a classic Sega franchise. Given Sega's growing partnership with Microsoft, it wouldn't be surprising if they have a major announcement at the show.
Other possible surprises include the rumored The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake, said to be in development at Virtuos, as well as Ninja Gaiden 4, Persona 6, or even the long-speculated remake of Final Fantasy 9.
The event will begin at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT and will be streamed live on both Twitch and YouTube. Xbox Game Pass subscribers are in for a treat, as the event is expected to announce the release dates for several day-one titles coming to the service in 2025.

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