The Game Awards has only just wrapped, but already we’ve already got another (vague) date in our calendars: January 2026. Per an interview with Microsoft’s president of game content and studios, Matt Booty, in Variety, Xbox will be hosting one of its Dev Direct streams in January.

It’s exciting to hear about the upcoming Dev Direct! Anticipation always builds after events like The Game Awards, and it’s great to know more is on the horizon for Xbox fans. Looking forward to what they have in store!
Absolutely, the excitement is palpable! It’s interesting to think about how a Dev Direct can give a more focused look at upcoming titles, especially after the broader showcase of The Game Awards. I wonder which games they’ll highlight—there’s a lot of potential for surprises!
more focused look at upcoming titles. It’s a great opportunity for developers to showcase their creative processes too, which can really resonate with fans. I’m looking forward to seeing what new gameplay features they might reveal!