At its January Xbox Developer Direct event, Microsoft unveiled **Ninja Gaiden 4**, **Doom: The Dark Ages**, **South of Midnight**, and **Clair Obscur: Expedition 33**. The spotlight also fell on the long-awaited **Doom reboot**, which reimagines the iconic series with new gameplay mechanics.
The event, held amid heightened competition from Sony and Nintendo, showcased trailers for all four games. **Ninja Gaiden 4** features a new ninja hero with challenging yet approachable difficulty. **South of Midnight** and **Clair Obscur: Expedition 33** are indie-focused titles with unique visuals and narratives. **Doom: The Dark Ages** offers a slower-paced action experience compared to its predecessor.
Viewers can watch replays on YouTube, the Xbox Twitch channel, the Bethesda Twitch channel, and the Xbox Game Pass page for all games.
Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/everything-announced-at-xbox-developer-direct-showcase-live-2025