Xbox Developer_Direct set for January 22

Microsoft announced that its next Xbox Developer_Direct broadcast will occur on January 22.

Xbox Developer_Direct is where video games showcase new gameplay and updates on major titles launching this 2026.

The presentation marks the fourth installment of Developer_Direct and will be part of Xbox’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

It will feature two games from Playground Games. The studio will present the first extended gameplay look at Fable, bringing players back to Albion. They will also unveil gameplay for Forza Horizon 6 which is set in Japan and introduces new features and environments.

Xbox will also spotlight Beast of Reincarnation from Game Freak. The action RPG is set in post-apocalyptic Japan and stars protagonist Emma alongside her dog companion, Koo. The segment will reveal gameplay details including Emma’s plant-based abilities.

Xbox Developer_Direct will stream on January 22 at 10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern, and 6 PM UK time. For the Philippines, it will happen on January 23 at 2:00 AM PHT.