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Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct Highlights New Releases Including Ninja Gaiden 4 and Doom: The Dark Ages

Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct showcases anticipated games, featuring announcements for Ninja Gaiden 4, Doom: The Dark Ages, and more with release dates into 2025.

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Updated: Jan 23rd, 2025, 8:02 PM ET

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At the Xbox Developer Direct presentation, Microsoft unveiled major titles including Ninja Gaiden 4 and Doom: The Dark Ages, lining up significant releases for 2025. Ninja Gaiden 4 returns the franchise with dual protagonists, while Doom promises shift in gameplay toward balanced combat. Additional titles like South of Midnight and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 were also previewed with confirmed release dates. Microsoft aims to boost excitement amid stiff competition from Sony and Nintendo, emphasizing Game Pass inclusion for all showcased games.

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