- Xbox is expected to hold a major event in January 2025, showcasing a lineup of new titles
- Industry insiders hint at multiple exciting reveals, with games like Avowed, Fable, and Outer Worlds 2
- As per reports some titles may face delays, fans have guessed which one it can be
As 2024 wraps up, Xbox fans have their eyes on the future, and the buzz suggests that Microsoft could be planning a major event in January 2025.
Xbox’s Big Event on the Horizon
With whispers of a new Xbox showcase gaining traction, players are eager to see what the company will bring to the table in the new year. Xbox hosting an event early in the year wouldn’t be a surprise.
In January 2023 and 2024, the company held its Xbox Developer Direct showcases, following this fans are expecting the same to happen in the upcoming month, revealing the exciting lineup for 2025.
Adding fuel to the speculation, Tom Warren, a prominent journalist from The Verge, recently hinted on Bluesky about a January event. He praised Xbox’s current momentum, especially with Game Pass releases, and named the games players can look forward to next year, said in X post,
feels like Microsoft has finally hit a good cadence with Xbox Game Pass releases, especially with recent drops like Indiana Jones and what’s ahead in 2025. Avowed, South of Midnight, Doom, Towerborne, Fable, Outer Worlds 2, and more are coming next year. I’m also expecting an Xbox event in January
The statement gets stronger with the alignment of Jez Cordon’s comment, suggesting that Xbox’s focus might shift from the Game Awards to their own event in the first quarter of the year. In X’s post, he mentioned,
What im expecting, without hard spoilers: – not a ton from Xbox first party studios, pending Xbox’s own dev direct in q1. – lots of epic multiple reveals. – other fun stuff.
Potential Delays and Strategic Shifts
While only Avowed has a confirmed release date, others like Fable and Outer Worlds 2 are generating massive anticipation. However, not all news is sunshine; industry insider Jeff Grubb hinted that one of Xbox’s big titles might be delayed until 2026.
Fans speculate this could be Fable, considering its minimal gameplay reveals so far. In a surprising twist, Xbox appears to be rethinking its exclusivity strategy and devising to adopt an inclusive approach, hinting that only Xbox-exclusive titles may be released on other consoles.
Although fans didn’t show much support regarding this decision but company is focusing on expanding beyond its platform. Only a few days to go and curtains will be lifted up from all the surprises due to which fans are busy in anticipation.
Whether you’re eagerly awaiting Avowed or curious about Xbox’s new direction, the upcoming year promises plenty of action in the gaming world.
