Microsoft’s First Xbox Developer Direct of 2025 Teases a First Look at 'Another Studio’s Brand New Game' Microsoft has announced the return of its Developer Direct showcase, and confirmed what fans can expect to see.

A reputable insider hints at an imminent Xbox Developer Direct announcement, alongside a claimed air date for the presentation.

Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Microsoft will host its first Xbox Developer_ Direct of 2025 on Jan. 23. The program offers players previews of new video games coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC and Game Pass, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the upcoming releases.

Microsoft will once again hold a Xbox Developer Direct to kick off the new year, with deep dives into a small selection of upcoming Xbox Game Studios titles. Xbox's next livestream will begin at 6pm UK time (that's 1pm Eastern or 10am Pacific) on Thursday, 23rd January - that's a fortnight from today.

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.

Xbox today announced the first Xbox Developer Direct show of 2025, which will showcase new details and gameplay for four upcoming titles.