Xbox Unveiling Mysterious Title on January 23

Xbox's upcoming Developer Direct will unveil four games, with the identity of the fourth remaining a secret. Hints suggest it's a new installment in a renowned Japanese franchise.

Speculation is rife, with possibilities including a new entry in the Resident Evil, Persona, or Ninja Gaiden series. However, the actual reveal could surprise everyone.

Xbox's Developer Directs, launched in January 2023, have become highly anticipated events, showcasing upcoming titles from various studios. The first Direct notably featured the surprise release of Hi-Fi Rush. Last year's event highlighted Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and Visions of Mana from Square Enix.

This year's Direct, scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd, will feature Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The mystery fourth game, however, remains shrouded in secrecy. Fan speculation ranges from Fable and The Outer Worlds 2 to Gears of War: E-Day.

Industry insider Jez Corden suggests the mystery game is a "new entry in a legendary Japanese IP with decades of history," hinting at a third-party title rather than an Xbox first-party release.

While a new Final Fantasy title from Square Enix might seem plausible, given their previous appearance at the Direct, their ongoing partnership with PlayStation makes this unlikely.

Other strong contenders include Capcom's Resident Evil (though typically revealed at PlayStation events), Sega's Persona (especially with rumors of Persona 6 and Xbox's previous collaboration with Sega), and a potential Ninja Gaiden revival from Team Ninja, given the franchise's history with Xbox.

Ultimately, all are just educated guesses. Viewers should tune in to the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23rd to witness the unveiling of the mystery game and the other announced titles.