Xbox Developer_Direct Returns This January, Playground Games Confirmed to Appear

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Microsoft wasn’t a big presence at The Game Awards, but fans won’t have to wait long for news. The company’s Developer_Direct showcase is coming back in January, and it promises to be full of announcements and updates.

Matt Booty, head of gaming at Microsoft, recently told Variety that they have a huge amount of content planned for release next year. He explained that their annual Dev Direct showcase usually focuses on the year ahead, and this year they have so much to share, it won’t all fit into a single presentation.

Playground Games will be featured in the upcoming Direct presentation. According to those involved, they have so much content planned for next year that it won’t all fit into a single presentation in January – which is a positive sign! While specifics weren’t mentioned, many believe Forza Horizon 6 will be a major focus, with rumors suggesting it could release in the first half of next year.

It wouldn’t be surprising to hear about Fable, particularly since its release was already pushed back earlier this year. Even though there’s been talk of another delay, potentially all the way to 2027 (though that seems unlikely), many are hoping this Developer Direct presentation will give us an update on the game.

Next year promises several exciting releases, including Clockwork Revolution, Gears of War: E-Day, and Halo: Campaign Evolved. We might even get a first look at a trailer for Starfield’s next expansion, which is reportedly coming with its PlayStation 5 release in Spring 2026. However, The Elder Scrolls 6 is still a long way off, as director Todd Howard recently confirmed.

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2025-12-14 19:12