Microsoft has announced its return to the Developer Direct showcase, scheduled for January 23, 2025, promising a first look at newly anticipated games. The event will feature titles like South of Midnight from Compulsion Games, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive, and Doom: The Dark Ages from id Software, with a hint of a surprise game reveal. Fans are speculating that Bethesda might unveil the rumored remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, amidst excitement for 2025 releases across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass.

What games can we expect during Microsoft's Developer Direct?

During the Developer Direct, fans can anticipate deep dives into South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, and the potential unveiling of a brand new game from a surprise studio. Additionally, the event may confirm release dates for these upcoming titles, which currently have none.

Developer Direct is part of Microsoft's strategy to engage gamers, showcasing their most anticipated titles and creating buzz before release. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, originally released in 2006, is a beloved RPG noted for its expansive open world and immersive storytelling, thus making a remaster highly anticipated among fans craving updated graphics and gameplay enhancements.