Xbox's upcoming Developer Direct, airing January 23rd, will showcase four games, with the identity of the fourth remaining a secret. Hints suggest it's a new installment in a renowned Japanese franchise with a long history.
This third annual Developer Direct follows successful previous events, notably the surprise release of Hi-Fi Rush following the first Direct. The January 2024 event featured titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. This year's confirmed titles include Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Industry insider Jez Corden's speculation points towards the mystery game being from a legendary Japanese IP, ruling out some expectations from Xbox's first-party studios. While a new Final Fantasy title from Square Enix is tempting, given their PlayStation partnerships and recent releases, it's considered unlikely.
Other possibilities include highly anticipated titles like Resident Evil 9 from Capcom (despite its usual PlayStation reveals), Persona 6 from Sega (following their collaboration on Metaphor: ReFantazio), and a potential Ninja Gaiden revival from Team Ninja, considering the franchise's history with Xbox.
However, these are just speculations. Viewers are encouraged to tune in to the Developer Direct on January 23rd to witness the official reveal of the fourth game and learn more about the other announced titles.
