Xbox and Bethesda have announced a Developer_Direct on January 25, 2023, that will provide fans with an inside look at what players can expect from Xbox in the next few months. The Developer_Direct will be presented by the game creators themselves and the very first Developer_Direct will include Arkane Austin, Mojang Studios, Turn 10 Studios, ZeniMax Online Studios, and more.
During Developer_Direct, the developers will share big features, extended gameplay showcases, and the latest info on all of the upcoming Xbox games coming out in the next few months. These games include titles such as The Elder Scrolls Online, Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends, and Redfall. The official press release details the schedule of the event as:
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Studio Director Matt Firor will unveil 2023’s major Chapter update, including the latest regions of Tamriel to become playable in ESO, as well as a major new feature coming in the game’s biggest update this year. The Developer_Direct will be immediately followed by the full, standalone ESO Chapter Reveal Event, hosted by Zenimax Online Studios, which will provide all the in-depth details ESO players will be keen to know.
- Forza Motorsport: The team at Turn 10 Studios have been hard at work, bringing fans the next generation of Forza Motorsport, built from the ground up to take advantage of Xbox Series X|S. Forza Motorsport is back, and we can’t wait to share more gameplay and exciting new details.
- Minecraft Legends: Mojang Studios will showcase an insider’s look into the PvP multiplayer experience in Minecraft Legends – the upcoming action-strategy game from the makers of Minecraft. Developed in partnership with Blackbird Interactive and launching this spring, don’t miss exclusive gameplay footage at the Developer_Direct.
- Redfall: The minds behind Dishonored and Prey, Arkane Austin, will showcase several minutes of gameplay from their upcoming FPS. The Developer_Direct will reveal single and multiplayer gameplay, showing more of how you and your friends will take down bloodthirsty Vampires on the picturesque island of Redfall, Massachusetts. Fans can expect to learn more about combat, customization, bosses, the open world, and more.
Xbox has also announced that to dedicate a proper amount of time to dive deep into the Bethesda Game Studios’ upcoming Starfield, a standalone show is in the works, and it will be hosted at a later date. For now, fans can expect updates on nearly all other upcoming Xbox titles during the upcoming Developer_Direct. It will take place on January 25, 2023, at 12 PM PT and it will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube.
What would you like to see featured on the very first Developer_Direct by Xbox? Which title are you most excited to play in the coming months? Let us know in the comments section below.