Xbox kicks off 2024 with explosive dev direct on jan 18

The Xbox Developer Direct is returning on January 18, 2024, showcasing anticipated titles such as MachineGames' Indiana Jones, Avowed, Ara: History Untold, and Senua's Sacrifice II. Fans can expect over 10 minutes of gameplay and insights on the Indiana Jones title, including details about its setting and story. Gameplay deep dives for Avowed and Ara: History Untold are also scheduled, and viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at Senua's Sacrifice II from the Cambridge studio. The event, comparable to Sony's State of Play and Nintendo Direct, will be live-streamed on Xbox's YouTube and Twitch channels and will be followed by a focused stream for the Elder Scrolls Online. Last year's Developer Direct was notable for introducing and releasing Hi-Fi Rush, hinting at possible surprises in the upcoming showcase.

The livestream will take place at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm UK on January 18, 2024. You can watch the Xbox Developer Direct on the official Xbox YouTube and Twitch channels.

Background Information: Indiana Jones is a storied franchise with a long history in entertainment, originally created by George Lucas and famously portrayed by Harrison Ford in the films. With MachineGames at the helm—the developers known for the Wolfenstein series—expectations for the Indiana Jones game are high. Avowed, on the other hand, is a new RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, known for their deep narratives and complex game mechanics. Lastly, Senua's Sacrifice II, presumably a sequel to Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice by Ninja Theory, is especially anticipated due to its predecessor's critical acclaim for storytelling, representation of psychosis, and melding Norse mythology with Celtic culture.