Xbox Developer Direct - report

With yesterday's new edition Xbox Developer Direct we've got new previews and release dates for four interesting titles. So we had the opportunity to get new information about Ninja Gaiden series, South of Midnight, Clair Obscura: Expedition 33 and Doom: The Dark Ages.

New, but also old faces

They got the opportunity to open Team Ninja and Platinum Games who announced a new game in Ninja Gaiden series. Ninja Gaiden 4 of the young ninja Yakumo, but of course the main character of the franchise will also be there Ryu Hayabusa who will also be a playable character. The fourth part is located in futuristic Tokyo where she appeared mysterious rain which can disappear only if killed ancient dragon which is located above the city. Ninja Gaiden 4 goes out in autumn 2025.

Before they signed off, the team treated the fans and let them know how it is Ninja Gaiden 2 got a refreshed version in Unreal Engine 5 names Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, which has been available since yesterday at a price of 50 euros.

The secret of the swamp

South of Midnight is a title that many gamers are still not sure about, because it uses stop-motion as an art style, which makes the fps look quite slow. The team from Compulsion Games he showed us how they shaped the story that was inspired folk folklore of the southern USA and follows young girl Hazel into a world where reality and reality are intertwined, but they also reveal to her that there is something special in her. South of Midnight we will play April 8 this year.

A race against time

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a new turn-based title from the studio Sandfall Interactive and is also their first. The story follows Monoco (Rich Keeble) and Esquia (Maxence Cazorla) which they must stop the mysterious Paintress which with the help of magic stone destroys lives so that each number on it indicates a certain age of those who will die. The game's combat is a mix Persona and last year's hit Metaphor ReFantazia. The release is scheduled for April 24.

The origin of hell

The event closed with one of the most anticipated headlines of the year, Fr To Doom: The Dark Ages a kind of prequel Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal. As always, players will be able to use a diverse arsenal of weapons, this time including a shield that will have multiple functions.

Doom The Dark Ages releases on May 15, 2025., and the system requirements are also known.