Xbox Developer Direct 2024 - everything you need to know

Xbox logo on green background
Credit: Microsoft

Xbox logo on green background
Credit: Microsoft

The Xbox Developer Direct is coming back in 2024 much to the excitement of those waiting to see what Microsoft's studios have been working on in recent months.

Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct 2024 will showcase a small selection of games that will be released on Xbox consoles, PC, and the Game Pass service in the not-too-distant future and it's safe to say there's plenty to look forward to.

Our dedicated hub contains everything there is to know about the Xbox Developer Direct, including the games on show, where you can watch, and whether Activision Blizzard will share any information following its acquisition in 2023.

When is Xbox Developer Direct 2024?

The Xbox Developer Direct 2024 event takes place on January 18, 2024 at 8pm GMT / 12pm PT / 3pm ET.

Where to watch Xbox Developer Direct 2024

The Xbox Developer Direct 2024 will be shown across Xbox's Twitch and YouTube channels. As the event is still a few weeks away, broadcasts for the event haven't appeared yet.

As soon as they do, we'll be sure to embed one into our hub so you don't miss a single announcement or any gameplay that may be shown.

Xbox Developer Direct 2024 games

So far, Microsoft has revealed the Developer Direct will showcase four games arriving this year:

  • Indiana Jones - developed by MachineGames, the studio behind the most recent Wolfenstein series.
  • Avowed - RPG developed by Obsidian.
  • Ara: History Untold - Strategy game by Oxide Games.
  • Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - The sequel to Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice by Ninja Theory.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II character with red facepaint and body armour
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Credit: Ninja Theory

Is Activision Blizzard at Xbox Developer Direct 2024?

No, following Microsoft's multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the studio won't be unveiling information on any of its titles during the 2024 Developer Direct.

However, Xbox says information on Activision Blizzard titles will arrive 'later this year.'

Is Bethesda at Xbox Developer Direct 2024?

Yes! Once the Developer Direct has ended, ZeniMax Online Studios will host The Elder Scrolls Online 2024 Global Reveal. The reveal is expected to contain a wealth of information on the year's biggest update including a new storyline, new features, and more.

There you have it, that's everything there is to know about the Xbox Developer Direct 2024. For more gaming news, check out our dedicated page with the latest coverage.