Ever since the no-show that was the Microsoft and Xbox Games Studios collective’s presence during the 2022 Games Awards Show, it’s been rumoured that there’s changes coming from One Microsoft Way. The rumours suggest that MS/XB want to move away from the large-scale annual showcase style events, and provide their fans with more regular announcement events. These would be smaller in scale than the showcase events of the past and would focus on only a few games at a time.
These more intimate and detailed deep dive looks at upcoming games will be realised soon under the Xbox Developer_Direct banner. The key points, sourced by Jez Corden at Windows Central:
A new Xbox showcase has been rumored for some time now, and we believe we have some concrete information on it finally.
Our sources suggest the showcase is called Xbox Developer_Direct, and will feature content from Xbox and Bethesda.
We’re expecting the show to go live on January 25, at 12PM PT. Although that may be subject to change.
Games expected to appear include Redfall, Forza Motorsport, and Minecraft Legends.
This will be an intimate look at major games for 2023, as Microsoft seeks to ramp up transparency and frequency on upcoming Xbox games.
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The first XBD_D is expected to be confirmed within the next week.
Xbox and Bethesda will present a Developer_Direct on Wednesday, January 25, providing fans with an inside look at some of the games coming to Xbox, PC and Game Pass over the next few months.
The Developer_Direct will focus on big features, extended gameplay showcases, and the latest info for Xbox games launching in the next few months, including The Elder Scrolls Online, Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends, and Redfall.
Fans should tune in on Xbox channels (Twitch, YouTube) and Bethesda channels (Twitch, YouTube) at 12pm PT/3pm ET*, January 25 to see all the latest on:
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.
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.
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.
Redfall: The minds behind Dishonored and Prey, Arkane Austin, will showcase several minutes of gameplay from their upcoming FPS.
Presented together by Xbox and Bethesda, the Developer_Direct will share new, extended gameplay for Redfall, Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends and The Elder Scrolls Online and provide all the latest news straight from the teams at Arkane Austin, Turn 10 Studios, Mojang Studios and ZeniMax Online Studios. Immediately following the Developer_Direct will be a full, standalone ESO Global Reveal Event, hosted by ZeniMax Online Studios.
When is the event?
Wednesday, January 25, at 12 pm Pacific Time/3 pm Eastern Time/8 pm British Time - 22:00SAST
How do I watch?
The Developer_Direct will be streamed live on the official Xbox and Bethesda channels, below:
