Xbox Developer Director: Don’t Raise Your Expectations Too High for the “Secret” Fourth Game

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The Xbox Developer Direct on January 22nd is quickly becoming a major event for gamers. It’s set to feature detailed looks at several exciting games, including Playground Games’ Fable and Forza Horizon 6, as well as the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation from Game Freak. Many fans are particularly excited to finally see more of Fable and get a first glimpse at the new open-world racing in Forza Horizon 6.

In addition to the three games already announced for the event, rumors are circulating about a possible fourth, unannounced title. Discussions online, including reports from VGC and hints from insider shinobi602, suggest there might be a surprise reveal. However, details are currently unconfirmed and speculative. While fans are eagerly guessing what this fourth game could be, recent information suggests tempering expectations, as sources have clarified details about this ‘secret’ title.

Every Game Confirmed for the Xbox Developer Direct

  • Fable (Playground Games)
  • Forza Horizon 6 (Playground Games)
  • Beast of Reincarnation (Game Freak)

The Xbox Developer Direct’s “Secret” Fourth Game Is Probably Not What You Think It Is

When a company like Xbox leaves a spot open in its presentations, fans often speculate about the biggest, most hyped games, even if they aren’t the most likely announcements. For Xbox, this usually means fans hoping to see The Elder Scrolls 6, a game that’s been eagerly anticipated for years. It’s been nearly 15 years since the last Elder Scrolls game came out, and rumors about the sixth installment – and even the possibility of a surprise release similar to how Oblivion Remastered launched – mean any mention of an unannounced game quickly fuels excitement for the titles fans want most.

Originally, VGC reported a fourth game was in development with an indie studio, but they’ve since clarified that it’s actually another game made directly by one of Xbox’s internal teams. However, this new game is described as being smaller in scope and original, which unfortunately means it’s likely not the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls 6 that many were hoping to see featured in the Xbox Developer Direct.

The Rumored “Secret” Fourth Game Will Be Original and Smaller in Scale

As a huge Elder Scrolls fan, I have to say calling the next game “smaller-scale” just doesn’t make sense! Especially after Skyrim completely changed the game with its massive open world. Everyone expects The Elder Scrolls 6 to be just as huge, if not bigger. Plus, when someone in the industry calls a game an “original,” they usually mean it’s a brand new idea, not part of an existing series like Elder Scrolls. So, unless these rumors are way off, or someone’s deliberately trying to mislead us, that “original game” can’t be The Elder Scrolls 6! It’s a bit confusing, but I’m still holding out hope for a truly epic new installment.

If the rumors are true and Xbox reveals a fourth game at the Developer Direct, it will likely be a smaller, new first-party title – but still welcome news for fans. Knowing the other confirmed games – Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation – helps put this potential fourth game into perspective. These three titles already represent Xbox’s main focus for the event, suggesting the fourth game will be an addition to the showcase, rather than the main attraction.

Look, let’s be real about The Elder Scrolls 6. I think we should all lower our expectations a bit. A game that huge just wouldn’t fit well into the Xbox Developer Direct alongside everything else they’re planning. It wouldn’t get the attention it deserves if they tried to squeeze it in with all the other big reveals. Honestly, January 22nd is going to be all about Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation – those games are already building hype, and that’s where the focus should be. If we do see anything about the next Elder Scrolls, I’m betting it’ll be a quick tease or something new they haven’t shown yet, not a full-on gameplay deep dive.

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2026-01-09 22:37