Summary
- Xbox's Developer Direct next week will showcase four games, with the fourth game's identity currently a mystery.
- Hints suggest the mystery game is a new entry in a legendary Japanese franchise.
- Speculation points to possibilities like Resident Evil, Persona, or a new Ninja Gaiden, but the actual game remains unknown.
Xbox's third annual Developer Direct, airing next week, promises a showcase of exciting upcoming titles. These events, launched in January 2023, have become known for delivering big announcements, including the surprise release of Hi-Fi Rush following the first Direct. Last year's event featured reveals like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and a segment from Square Enix showcasing Visions of Mana.
This year's Direct, scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd, has already confirmed three games: Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive. However, the real intrigue lies in the fourth, unannounced game. While fans speculate about titles like Fable, The Outer Worlds 2, or Gears of War: E-Day, the possibilities remain wide open.
Industry insider Jez Corden, in a recent Windows Central article, offered a crucial clue: the mystery game is a "new entry in a legendary Japanese IP with decades of history." This hints that the game might not originate from Xbox's first-party studios.
While a return appearance by Square Enix, perhaps with a new Final Fantasy title, seems plausible given their presence at last year's Direct, the current partnerships and recent releases of major Final Fantasy titles make this scenario less likely.
Other strong contenders include Capcom's Resident Evil (though traditionally revealed at PlayStation events), Sega's Persona (especially considering the rumored 2025 release of Persona 6 and Xbox's past collaboration with Sega), and a potential Ninja Gaiden revival from Team Ninja, given the franchise's history with Xbox.
Ultimately, all these are just educated guesses. To uncover the truth, viewers should tune in to Xbox's Developer Direct on Thursday, January 23rd, to learn more about the confirmed titles and finally unveil the mystery fourth game.
