SUMMARY
- Microsoft will host the first noteworthy video game showcase in 2024.
- Microsoft wraps out a successful 2023 with titles like Hi-Fi Rush, Starfield, and Forza Motorsport.
When Microsoft unveiled its inaugural Developer Direct a year ago, it finally got it after years of experimenting with various formats. The goal of the Xbox Direct was to tell fans about some of the most anticipated first-party games that would be released in 2023, while also highlighting the work of some of the game developers.
With its second annual Developer Direct event, Microsoft will host the first noteworthy video game showcase of 2024. This program is positioned to provide fans with an in-depth look at the development of games arriving this year, such as Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and Avowed.
This is as Microsoft wraps out a successful 2023 with titles like Hi-Fi Rush, Starfield, and Forza Motorsport. Also, fans will get to witness the first-ever play of MachineGames’ Indiana Jones game. Xbox enthusiasts who are interested in learning more about the company’s next game lineup ought to catch the January 2024 Developer Direct.
When will the Xbox Developer Direct start?
Xbox Developer Direct for 2024 will start on January 18 at 12 p.m. PT. Although the duration has not been confirmed by Microsoft, it is anticipated to be less than an hour because The Elder Scrolls Online Global Reveal will occur live following the Developer Direct at 1 p.m. PT.
The Developer Direct will be broadcast live on all of Microsoft’s official gaming channels. This implies that it will be streamed live on Bethesda’s Twitch and YouTube channels, in addition to Xbox’s Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch pages. In addition, the program will be simultaneously streamed on Steam, local Bethesda, and Xbox channels worldwide.
Four titles have been confirmed by Microsoft for the show: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II from Ninja Theory, the 4X strategy game Ara: History Untold from Oxide Titles, the RPG Avowed from Obsidian Entertainment, and the untitled Indiana Jones game from MachineGames.
According to the Xbox Wire article that disclosed the roster of games for the expo, MachineGames would feature “more than 10 minutes of game and developer insights” for the Indiana Jones game, offering concrete information on aspects such as gameplay and story. Avowed, meanwhile, will get a “deep dive into the gameplay experience,” with a focus on reactivity and showcasing the game’s central concepts.
What fans shouldn’t anticipate from the event is that, as confirmed by another Xbox Wire piece, there won’t be any surprise releases, unlike what transpired with Hi-Fi Rush in 2023, nor any games from Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, or King. Yet, this event will paint a clear image of what Xbox’s 2024 will look like.