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Xbox just finished hosting the first Xbox Developer Direct of the year, and there were some cool announcements. We saw a surprise reveal forNinja Gaiden 4which is currently under development by Team Ninja and Platinum Games. We also saw an extended look at the upcomingDoom: The Dark Ages. But you know one thing that was notably missing?
Game Showcases like this are usually full of short, minute-long teasers for games that are barely in development and are years away from releasing. We got none of that in the Developer Direct and good riddance. We get the point of needing to hype up a game but these teasers don’t have a release date or even a year and they don’t even have gameplay either.
Xbox Developer Direct wasn’t packed with short teasers without purpose
In recent years, the gaming industry has leaned heavily on teaser trailers to announce new projects. The main speculation and belief among the community is that these announcements serve the purpose of attracting investors, recruiting developers, or gauging interest. And while you’ll probably agree that it’s a valid thing to do, it also gives us fake hype for something that’s far down the line.
Games likeThe Elder Scrolls 6andBeyond Good and Evil 2are the perfect example of this problem. Do you know how long it’s been since the first announcement ofThe Elder Scrolls 6? Seven years!We mock Rockstar Games for taking a decadeforGrand Theft Auto 6and it seems like Bethesda wants in on that action because it’s been far too long.
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That is why the Xbox Developer Direct hosted yesterday was so great. We got concrete details for games with concrete release details. Ninja Gaiden 4 for example was a surprise reveal and it’s coming out in Fall 2025.South of Midnightis coming on April 8th,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is coming on April 24th, andDoom: The Dark Agesis coming out on May 15th.
– Ninja Gaiden 4– Ninja Gaiden 2 Black– South of Midnight– Clair Obscur: Expedition 33– DOOM: The Dark Ages– All Day One on Xbox Game PassNobody does it like Xbox 🔥🔥#XboxDeveloperDirectpic.twitter.com/Kdl3GYyUva
We can afford to be actually hyped and excited for these games because they are mere months away from releasing. We’ve seen gameplay, story bits, and more which is exactly what’s driving the hype. By focusing on near-term launches, there’s no risk of overpromising and underdelivering.
At least have transparency and regularly update fans
While it was a refreshing change to see the Xbox Developer Direct break away from this trend, not every game announcement can follow this model. Big-budget projects often require years of development, and teasing their existence can help studios maintain visibility and see if players are interested early on. But it also has to come with transparency.
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Insomniac Games, the studio that is currently making Marvel’s Wolverine for example finally gave usa small but needed updaterecently regarding the game’s development. Timely updates and meaningful reveals are what will foster a healthier relationship between developers and the gaming community. And we’re all for it.
Let’s hope we get more details of games that have been announced but have no updates soon. And let’s also hope that more Game Showcase programs follow this idea. It doesn’t matter if it’s Sony, Summer Game Fest, Gamescom, or even The Game Awards, we need more transparency.
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. you’re able to also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
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