Everything was announced at the Xbox Developer Direct

Xbox hosted Direct developer Today we’re detailing progress on three games we’ve been familiar with and a brand new title, Ninja Gaiden 4. If you can’t listen, here’s what you’re missing:

Ninja Gaiden 4

Ninja Gaiden 4 It is jointly developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, best known for the Bayonetta series. The trailer introduces the new protagonist, Yakumo, and Team Ninja is promoting the game as the “true successor” to Ninja Gaiden 3 After the error Ninja Gaiden Z spin off. It certainly feels like the exact compromise between classic Ninja Gaiden and PlatinumGames. It will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox this fall, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.

South of Midnight

After Ninja Gaiden it was South of Midnightthe next game from Compulsion Games, which was previously produced We are happy few. South of Midnight It’s been in the works for a long time, and the studio has been good at communicating progress, especially in recent months. All of which is to say that there wasn’t a lot of new information here, except for the release date: April 8, 2025. (Just to keep the series going — yes, this will be available on Game Pass on day one.)

Claire Obscure: Expedition 33

Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 It was on our radar For a while, and it still looks great. It is the first title from Sandfall Interactive, a French studio. Inspired by France in its golden age in the late nineteenth century, Claire Obscure It’s a fantasy adventure that seems to draw heavily from the world of JRPGs – even the music at the beginning of the Sandfall trailer sounds like the Velvet Room from the Persona series. Once again, the big news was the release date – April 24th. It will arrive on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles, and will be playable on Game Pass on day one.

Death: The Dark Ages

While we knew it was coming, id Software’s Death: The Dark Ages The deep dive certainly stole the show for Engadget. It’s been described as the biggest Doom game ever, but it’s also more focused than any other entry in the series – other than the original deathmaybe. Dark Ages It’s a tank ride through medieval cosmic hell, starring an incredibly obese assassin and featuring three basic entries: chainsaw, melee, and shotgun. Death: The Dark Ages It’s scheduled to be released on May 15 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, including Game Pass.