Get ready, Xbox fans! The first Developer_Direct of 2024 is happening on Thursday, January 18 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm UK, and it will be a spectacular display of the most amazing games from Xbox and its partners. You'll see exclusive footage and updates from games like Indiana Jones, Avowed, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and more. The excitement doesn't end there. Right after the event, ZeniMax Online Studios will present The Elder Scrolls Online 2024 Global Reveal.

Developer_Direct is a digital event that features exclusive announcements, gameplay footage, interviews, and more from some of the most talented developers in the industry. Whether you're looking for new titles to add to your Xbox Game Pass library, or you're curious about the next-gen features of the Xbox Series X|S, you won't want to miss this event. Here's everything you need to know about Developer_Direct and how to watch it live.

The show will showcase a selection of the best new and upcoming games from Xbox including:

Indiana Jones

Developer: MachineGames | Publisher: Bethesda Game Studios

MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, will reveal their upcoming Indiana Jones game, an action-adventure that puts players in the leather jacket of the legendary archaeologist. Developer_Direct will showcase more than 10 minutes of game and developer insights, including details about the game’s setting and story, how fans will actually play as Indy, additional details from his next globe-trotting adventure, and the premiere of the first gameplay trailer.

Avowed

Developer: Obsidian Entertainment | Publisher: Xbox Game Studios

The team at Obsidian will share the first deep dive into the gameplay experience fans can expect in Avowed, their upcoming fantasy action RPG, set in the fantastical, vibrant Living Lands. Learn more about how Obsidian’s expertise in building worlds with deep themes, dynamic gameplay, and thoughtful reactivity come to life in Avowed where players will have agency to make choices to shape every step of their adventure.

Ara: History Untold

Developer: Oxide Games | Publisher: Xbox Game Studios

Hear from the leads at Oxide Games – a studio founded by veterans of the strategy genre and the creators behind classic strategy titles including Civilization V – as they unveil exclusive new gameplay and share more details about the inspiration, key features, and road ahead for their upcoming historical grand strategy game. The game is coming day one to PC Game Pass!

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Developer: Ninja Theory | Publisher: Xbox Game Studios

Ninja Theory take us behind the scenes at their studio in Cambridge to give us some insight on how they are crafting Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. The team will speak to the ambition and meticulous care involved in creating Senua’s journey of survival.

A New Chapter Awaits: The Elder Scrolls Online 2024 Global Reveal

The excitement doesn't end with Developer_Direct. Right after the event, ZeniMax Online Studios will present The Elder Scrolls Online 2024 Global Reveal, a special showcase where they will reveal the next big Chapter of the game, featuring a new zone, a new story, and more. This is the largest update of the year for The Elder Scrolls Online, and you can watch it live at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm UK. Don't miss this chance to discover what's coming next for the award-winning MMORPG.

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News Source: xbox.com