Earlier this week, there was a report revealing that an Xbox showcase would be happening later this month. The report said that this event wouldn’t be the big, E3-style showcase but would instead focus on a small selection of titles coming out in the next few months. Today, Xbox and Bethesda has officially announced the Developer_Direct. As the report shared, It’s set to premiere later this month on Wednesday, January 25. The Developer_Direct will be “providing fans with an inside look at some of the games coming to Xbox, PC, and Game Pass over the next few months.” This Direct will focus on The Elder Scrolls Online, Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends, and Redfall.
The Developer_Direct will focus on big features, extended gameplay showcases, and the latest info for the Xbox games that will be presented by the game creators themselves from studios including Arkane Austin, Mojang Studios, Turn 10 Studios, and ZeniMax Online Studios.
With The Elder Scrolls Online, Studio Director Matt Firor will reveal 2023’s major Chapter update, including the latest regions of Tamriel to become playable in ESO. A major new feature coming in the game’s biggest update this year will also be unveiled. Immediately after the Direct, the full standalone ESO Chapter Reveal Event will happen. It’s hosted by ZeniMax Online Studios and will provide the all in-depth details ESO players will look forward to.
The team at Turn 10 Studios will share more gameplay and exciting new details for the next generation of Forza Motorsport, built from the ground up to take advantage of Xbox Series X|S.
Mojang Studios will provide an insider’s look into the PvP multiplayer experience in Minecraft Legends, the upcoming action-strategy game from the makers of Minecraft, developed in partnership with Blackbird Interactive.
Arkane Austin will showcase several minutes of gameplay, including single and multiplayer gameplay. Fans can expect to learn more about combat, customization, bosses, the open world, and more.