A Developer Direct event is set to take place on Thursday, January 18, and Xbox and Bethesda have officially announced it. It looks to be an exciting display of much wanted games that will be available on PC, Game Pass, and Xbox Series X|S.
The event, which starts at 12 p.m. PT, 3 p.m. ET, and 8 p.m. GMT, will give fans an early look at a number of upcoming films. MachineGames' Indiana Jones, Obsidian's Avowed, Oxide Games' Ara: History Untold, and Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 are among the featured games that each developer has showcased.
Soon after the Developer Direct ends, ZeniMax Online Studios will have a stand-alone presentation about Elder Scrolls Online on the virtual platform. This part which is planned to begin at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. GMT, promises to reveal the game's upcoming major chapter, introducing a new zone, a compelling story, and a number of interesting additions that will be released throughout the year.
However, it's essential to note that the presentation will not include any updates on games from Activision Blizzard, as clarified by Microsoft.
Indiana Jones: MachineGames, the acclaimed studio recognized for their work on the recent Wolfenstein series, is set to unveil their highly anticipated Indiana Jones game. This action-adventure experience will immerse players in the iconic leather jacket of the legendary archaeologist. During the Developer_Direct showcase, audiences can expect over 10 minutes of in-depth exploration into the game, featuring insights from the developers. The presentation will cover various aspects, including details about the game's setting and story, the mechanics of playing as Indy, additional information on his latest globe-trotting adventure, and the premiere of the much-anticipated first gameplay trailer.
Avowed: Obsidian, the developer behind Avowed, an upcoming fantasy action RPG set in the enchanted Living Lands, is ready to give players the first full look at the gaming experience they can expect. Obsidian's ability in creating worlds with significant ideas, dynamic gameplay, and careful reaction will be discussed during the talk. In Avowed, players will hold agency, affecting every aspect of their fantasy adventure.
Ara: History Untold: Oxide Games, formed by strategy veterans and developers of iconic titles such as Civilization V, will reveal exclusive new gameplay video and details for Ara: History Untold, their upcoming historical grand strategy game. Oxide Games' leaders will discuss the motivation, important features, and future plans for this highly anticipated project.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II: Ninja Theory invites fans to their Cambridge studio for an in-depth look at the creation of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. The crew will explore Senua's Saga's ambitious and precisely built survival quest, presenting a unique viewpoint on the development process and the attention involved in bringing this sequel to life.
In the upcoming year, the tech giant is referring to the possibility of releasing one of its "more acclaimed" first-party games on rival platforms. The possible titles are the subject of much speculation, with Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves emerging as strong candidates. Specifically, Hi-Fi Rush was revealed and surprisingly made available at the Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct in January of last year. The gaming community is excited to learn more about Microsoft's intentions to increase the availability of its well-known games.