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.

Microsoft has announced the return of its Developer Direct showcase, and confirmed what fans can expect to see — including a brand new game from a mystery studio.

January's Developer_Direct will feature upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

The Dark Ages, the Developer Direct features a segment on South of Midnight, from We Happy Few developer Compulsion Games

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.

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.

Microsoft announced its Xbox Developer Direct returns on January 23, 2025. The showcase will feature some of the company’s most anticipated titles, as well as a surprise mystery game. Xbox Developer Direct returns with a look at three highly anticipated games The upcoming Xbox Developer Direct is on Thursday,