Insider Hints at Mystery Xbox Game Getting Announced on January 23

Xbox's upcoming Developer Direct will unveil four games, with the identity of the fourth remaining a secret. Hints suggest it's a new installment in a renowned Japanese franchise.

Speculation is rife, with possibilities including established IPs like Resident Evil, Persona, and a potential Ninja Gaiden revival. However, the actual game could be entirely different.

Xbox's Developer Directs, launched in January 2023, have become known for showcasing upcoming titles from their studios and partners. The first event saw the surprise release of Hi-Fi Rush, establishing the series' reputation. Last year's Direct featured Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and a presentation from Square Enix showcasing Visions of Mana.

This year's event, on January 23rd, will highlight Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The mystery fourth game, according to industry insider Jez Corden, is a new entry in a long-standing Japanese IP. This suggests it may not originate from an Xbox first-party studio.

While a Square Enix appearance, perhaps with a new Final Fantasy title, is conceivable, existing partnerships with PlayStation and the recent releases of major Final Fantasy titles make this unlikely.

Other strong contenders include Capcom's Resident Evil (though traditionally revealed at PlayStation events), Sega's Persona (given Xbox's marketing partnership with Sega for Metaphor: ReFantazio), and a possible Ninja Gaiden reboot from Team Ninja, considering the franchise's history with Xbox.

Ultimately, all these are just educated guesses. Viewers will have to tune in to the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23rd to discover the identity of the fourth game and learn more about the other confirmed titles.