We've previously seen the first three games over the past year to varying degrees, but Xbox promised and delivered something fresh. Microsoft broadly set expectations prior to the

Microsoft held Xbox Developer Direct 2025 yesterday, which included a few PS5 announcements and trailers. Players were also treated to a surprise return of a beloved franchise, complete with a shadow drop!

Weren't able to catch the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox.