Xbox Developer Direct 2025: Rumors of the return of an iconic Japanese IP

Third Annual Presentation Xbox Developer Direct from Microsoft, which will take place 23 January, promises to be a major event for gamers. In addition to confirmed announcements of games such as south of midnight, DOOM: The Dark Ages и Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, attention was drawn to information about a certain new project from a Japanese studio.

According to the report Windows Central, we are talking about returning legendary Japanese franchise with a long history. The name of the IP has not yet been revealed, but fans are already making assumptions. Among the possible options are such cult series as Persona, resident evil or even forgotten projects, like Ninja Gaiden.

Microsoft has been actively cooperating with Japanese developers in recent years, which makes such an announcement quite likely. Attracting famous Japanese IP to the Xbox line will allow the company to strengthen its position in the Asian market and please fans around the world.

The details remain in question, and we will know all the answers already. 23 January on Xbox Developer Direct. Now it's time to see what kind of iconic comeback Microsoft is preparing.