Insider Hints at Mystery Xbox Game Getting Announced on January 23

Xbox's upcoming Developer Direct will unveil four games, one of which remains shrouded in mystery. Hints suggest this fourth game is a new installment in a celebrated Japanese franchise with a rich history.

Speculation is rife among fans, with several prominent Japanese IPs being considered. The possibilities include a new entry in the Resident Evil series, despite Capcom's usual association with PlayStation reveals. The Persona franchise is another contender, especially given Sega's previous collaboration with Xbox on Metaphor: ReFantazio and rumors of a 2025 Persona 6 release. A Ninja Gaiden revival from Team Ninja is also a strong possibility, given the franchise's historical ties to Xbox. While a new Final Fantasy title from Square Enix might seem plausible given their presence at last year's Direct, their ongoing partnership with PlayStation makes this less likely.

However, the identity of the mystery game remains unconfirmed. The Xbox Developer Direct, airing Thursday, January 23rd, will showcase Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and finally, reveal the identity of this highly anticipated fourth title. Until then, the speculation continues.