Xbox announces Developer_Direct showcase for January 26th

Xbox has officially announced its first games showcase for 2023, and it’s titled “Developer_Direct,” which will stream on Thursday, January 26th.

Developer_Direct will be focused on extended gameplay showcases from several of Xbox’s upcoming big releases. All of the games in this particular showcase are all “launching in the next few months.” 

Here are all the games that’ll be in the Developer_Direct showcase.

• The Elder Scrolls Online: Studio Director Matt Firor will unveil 2023’s major Chapter update, including the latest regions of Tamriel to become playable in ESO, as well as a major new feature coming in the game’s biggest update this year. The Developer_Direct will be immediately followed by the full, standalone ESO Chapter Reveal Event, hosted by Zenimax Online Studios, which will provide all the in-depth details ESO players will be keen to know. 

• Forza Motorsport: The team at Turn 10 Studios have been hard at work, bringing fans the next generation of Forza Motorsport, built from the ground up to take advantage of Xbox Series X|S. Forza Motorsport is back, and we can’t wait to share more gameplay and exciting new details. 

• Minecraft Legends: Mojang Studios will showcase 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 and launching this spring, don’t miss exclusive gameplay footage at the Developer_Direct. 

• Redfall: The minds behind Dishonored and Prey, Arkane Austin, will showcase several minutes of gameplay from their upcoming FPS. The Developer_Direct will reveal single and multiplayer gameplay, showing more of how you and your friends will take down bloodthirsty Vampires on the picturesque island of Redfall, Massachusetts. Fans can expect to learn more about combat, customization, bosses, the open world, and more. 

Here is when you can tune into Developer_Direct on January 26th, streaming on Twitch and YouTube.

• Perth, Australia – Thu, 26 Jan 2023 at 4:00 am AWST

• Eucla, Australia – Thu, 26 Jan 2023 at 4:45 am ACWST

• Darwin, Australia – Thu, 26 Jan 2023 at 5:30 am ACST

• Brisbane, Australia – Thu, 26 Jan 2023 at 6:00 am AEST

• Adelaide, Australia – Thu, 26 Jan 2023 at 6:30 am ACDT

• Melbourne, Australia – Thu, 26 Jan 2023 at 7:00 am AEDT

• Sydney, Australia – Thu, 26 Jan 2023 at 7:00 am AEDT

• Hobart, Australia – Thu, 26 Jan 2023 at 7:00 am AEDT

• Auckland, New Zealand – Thu, 26 Jan 2023 at 9:00 am NZDT

Those looking forward to a deep dive into Starfield should fear not, as Xbox noted in the blog post announced Developer_Direct that Starfield will have a standalone show, which is in the works.