Xbox Developer Direct 2025: everything announced
Microsoft reveals releases like Ninja Gaiden 4 and Doom: The Dark Ages at Xbox Developer Direct 2025.

During Xbox Developer Direct 2025, Microsoft revealed its latest gaming milestones for the year. Featured announcements included the unveiling of Ninja Gaiden 4 by Platinum Games and Team Ninja, which introduces a new Master Ninja, Yakumo, set in a futuristic Tokyo, and a revamp of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black using Unreal Engine 5, with immediate availability.
The event also confirmed the release of South of Midnight by Compulsion Games, a third-person action game set in a folklorish Deep South with mythical creatures, arriving on 8th April. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG set in a fantasy 19th-century France by Sandfall Interactive, promises novel gameplay mechanics and is slated for release on 24th April.
Doom: The Dark Ages from id Software returns to the spotlight as a prequel to Doom 2016, enriched with extensive gameplay innovations, medieval themes, and unique weaponry. It captivated audiences with its overhauled combat scenes and cinematic experiences, culminating in a release date set for 15th May.