Xbox enthusiasts anticipating another showcase might not have a long wait ahead. A well-known leaker has a screenshot showing the date as evidence that a new Developer Direct 2024 showcase is planned for later this month. While it’s quite convincing, it’s wise to approach leaks with caution.
Xbox Developer Direct 2024 To Be Held This Month, Claims Leaker
UPDATE: 05/01/24
According to fresh leaks, Xbox Direct is scheduled for the week of January 14.
The first Xbox event of the year, according to Reddit member Zantorn, will take place during the week of the 14th. He said that while he couldn’t comment on the shadow drop speculations, the date has officially been confirmed.
Now, as for the credibility of this leak, he reportedly posted the dates of Nintendo Directs twice in the past (the Week of June 18 and the Week of September 10), and those Nintendo Directs took place on June 21 and September 14. Also, it appears that they referred to the State of Play a few days before it actually happened.
Not that it gives all the confirmation (especially given this is a different presentation than the previous one), but the guy has correctly predicted the date of the presentation three times in a row, so it’s not like it’s going to be completely bogus right away.
ORIGINAL STORY
Microsoft is scheduled to host its first Xbox Developer Direct 2024 program at some time in the upcoming weeks, according to YouTuber eXtas1s. January 25, 2024, is listed as the next Developer Direct date, and if accurate, you might view it on Twitch and YouTube at 12 p.m. PT. Though the leaker is already reliable, this date also coincides with last year’s January Developer Direct.
Four different companies’ presentations are referred to in the leaked image: Ninja Theory, Obsidian, Stoic, and Oxide. This increases anticipation for updates on Ninja Theory’s Hellblade 2 and Obsidian’s Avowed projects.
Xbox is rumored to be showcasing new titles during this Xbox Developer Direct 2024 event, such as Towerborne and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. Furthermore, and possibly most significantly, it is also reported that developer Double Fine will be showcasing their most recent game at this event. Like with Hi-Fi Rush, Double Fine intends to release this game shortly following its announcement.
Xbox made a big splash last year when it unveiled its brand-new Developer Direct event series, becoming one of Xbox’s standout games of the year. Now, according to the aforementioned speculation, Double Fine may debut on the same day as the Developer Direct 2024 stream or it may debut a few days or weeks following the demonstration, same as Hi-Fi Rush.
Here is a translation provided by Google Translate for those who are unable to understand the original tweet: “Xbox is setting the stage for a new Developer Direct? event, following in the footsteps of the successful start of 2023. At this upcoming event, expect fascinating presentations with news about the titles already announced, giving players a look behind the curtain. some of the most anticipated projects (Hellblade, Towerborne…etc).”
“But here comes the main dish: I am told that during this event, we could witness a new “Shadowdrop” or surprise release, with the game being available at the same event or even several weeks later. It may not be exactly the same as the Hifi-Rush case but we would have something VERY similar from a game with a close release date.”
Other games that have been planned for release on the Xbox platform will also be undoubtedly revealed at Xbox Developer Direct 2024. It is unknown, though, if it would include the simultaneous reveal of all 40 games. Thus, while we all wait for the impending event, supporters are asked to please be patient.
Even though Microsoft hasn’t formally announced the event, the timing makes sense given their prior approach. For the time being, you should take everything that has been said here with a grain of salt because this is just a rumor.
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