Xbox Developer Direct Returns January 18

Microsoft announced that the next episode of the Xbox Developer Direct, the first of 2024, will premiere on January 18. The upcoming event will offer fans a closer look at Avowed, Indiana Jones, Ara: History Untold, and Senua’s Saga: Hellbalde II. Zenimax Online Studios will follow the show with a standalone event previewing the next year of The Elder Scrolls Online content.

Xbox showcase to feature Indiana Jones, Avowed, and Hellbalde II

The upcoming Xbox Developer Direct streams on YouTube and Twitch at 3 p.m ET/12 p.m. PT on January 18. According to Xbox, the show will include the official reveal of MachineGame’s upcoming Indiana Jones title. The presentation will include the first Indiana Jones gameplay trailer and story and gameplay details.

Meanwhile, Obsidian Entertainment will offer a deep dive into its upcoming action RPG Avowed. Xbox says the showcase will demonstrate Obsidian’s approach to worldbuilding and how Avowed players will make choices that shape that world.

The Xbox Developer Direct will also showcase Ara: History Untold. This new grand strategy game is in development at Oxide Games and is spearheaded by former Civilization V developers. Oxide’s presentation will reveal gameplay, showcase key features, and discuss the studio’s plans and inspirations for the new game.

The Xbox showcase will also include a behind-the-scenes look at the development of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. This consists of a trip to Ninja Theory’s Cambridge studio and developers discussing their ambitions in crafting Senua’s survival adventure.

The Xbox Developer Direct will conclude at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. At this point, the The Elder Scrolls Online 2024 Global Reveal begins. Zenimax Online will unveil the MMO’s next chapter, including new features, a new zone, and a new storyline.