Guide to Streaming the Xbox Developer_Direct 2025 Event This Thursday

Developer_Direct is making a grand return this Thursday, January 23, at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern, and 6 p.m. UK time. Prepare for a day packed with excitement as we delve into some of the thrilling games heading to Xbox players this year. This edition will offer new, extended gameplay and give you insider looks at games like DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a mystery game that’s sure to intrigue, straight from the studios creating them.

Eager to catch all the action? Here’s everything you need to know to tune in and what you should anticipate.

Mark your calendars for Developer_Direct on Thursday, January 23, at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern, and 6 p.m. UK time.

Wondering how to watch Developer_Direct? The event will be streamed live across a variety of official channels:

In addition to these, you can catch the live stream on regional Xbox and Bethesda channels around the globe, on Steam, and for our audience in China, on the Bilibili platform.

The show will stream in crisp 4K/60 on YouTube, though keep in mind that, as with all live broadcasts, the quality may fluctuate based on your internet connection.

Concerned about language options? Fear not. Developer_Direct will be broadcast live on YouTube.com/Xbox with English captions. Additionally, regional Xbox channels will offer streams in various languages including Arabic, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Czech, French, Canadian French, German, and many others. While some languages might not be available during the live broadcast, we’re committed to uploading these versions as soon as possible on our YouTube.com/Xbox page.

To find your preferred language, simply head to your regional Xbox page or navigate the official Xbox YouTube channel at YouTube.com/Xbox, then click the gear icon for settings.

We’re also ensuring accessibility for all attendees. There will be a version of the show featuring Audio Descriptions in English on the Xbox YouTube channel. Coverage in American Sign Language (ASL) will be available on the Xbox YouTube and Twitch channels, and British Sign Language (BSL) assistance will be available via Xbox On’s YouTube channel.

Can’t catch the event live? Don’t worry. A complete recap, including localized versions in Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Latin American Spanish, and Japanese, will be online right after the show. Additionally, Xbox Wire will publish detailed articles revealing more about each game featured.

For co-streamers and content creators, Xbox encourages your participation and aims to support your streaming efforts. However, please be aware that, occasionally, we encounter issues with bot interference which are beyond our control.

If you’re planning on putting together post-show video content, we recommend steering clear of copyrighted music to avoid automated content ID strikes, and also suggest reviewing your hosting platform’s terms of service.

We can’t wait to connect with you for Developer_Direct on Thursday, January 23rd. See you there!