What you need to know
- A new Xbox offering has been rumored for quite some time now, and we think we finally have some concrete information on it.
- Our sources indicate that the showcase is called Xbox Developer_Direct, and it will display content from Xbox and Bethesda.
- We expect the show to start on January 25th, at 12 PM PT. Although that may be subject to change.
- Games like Redfall, Forza Motorsport, and Minecraft Legends are expected.
- This will be a closer look at the major games of 2023, as Microsoft seeks to increase transparency and redundancy Upcoming Xbox games.
Xbox fans have been waiting for a while to get information regarding this year’s slate of Xbox games, which is set to include games like Redfall and the highly anticipated Starfield. Looks like we won’t have to wait much longer if our information is correct.
I heard there was an Xbox show on the horizon in December as we discussed on our site Xbox Two Podcast, but we’ve since been able to lock in the information with a variety of familiar sources for Microsoft’s plans. It looks like the show will be called Developer_Direct, and it might be part of a new initiative by Microsoft and Xbox to offer information regarding upcoming games more frequently, away from the main marketing beats of E3 and the Game Awards.
From what we understand, Developer_Direct is scheduled to premiere on January 25th at 12 PM PT on the Official Xbox Channels at twitch And Youtube. Although these dates may be subject to change. The show will be hosted by both Xbox and Bethesda, with a deep dive into it RedfallAnd Minecraft LegendsAnd Forza Motorsportand content from ZeniMax Online Studios.
From what we understand, this won’t be an all-encompassing E3-wide show, and will be a more intimate look at some of the upcoming exclusives. As such, we’ve heard that Starfield may be skipping this show for an even bigger marketing win later.
2023 is looking to be a bright year for Microsoft’s gaming efforts. a lot of the The best Xbox games Announced in the past few years it has 2023 release windows, including Redfall and Starfield, led by Todd Howard and the team behind Skyrim and Fallout 3 and 4.
Microsoft has come under fire in recent years for offering a relatively anemic Xbox exclusivity until 2022, despite winning heavy critical praise for titles like Grounded and Pentiment, along with continued updates to Sea of Thieves and Flight Simulator. Xbox Game Pass has also been firing on all cylinders, with excellent titles like Vampire Survivors and Plague Tale: Requiem last year, with Monster Hunter Rise First landing day in service in the coming weeks.
The Developer_Direct offering is hopefully the start of a more frequent marketing cycle for the company, as many fans have asked Microsoft to look at Nintendo’s “Direct”-style offerings to keep the news cycle going. We expect Microsoft to make the show official as soon as this week, so be sure to stay tuned.
