New Source Corroborates Secret Xbox Developer Direct Game

• Key Takeaways:
• Video Games Chronicle (VGC) has corroborated reports of a "secret" fourth game for the Xbox Developer Direct showcase.
• Early reporting described the mystery title as a promising indie from a third‑party publisher; VGC later issued a correction calling it a smaller, original game from a first‑party studio.
• VGC also repeated a separate rumor that Fable is in development for PS5, though timing and exclusivity remain unclear.

What the new reporting says

Multiple outlets and insiders have pointed to an unannounced fourth entry in Microsoft’s January Xbox Developer Direct showcase, scheduled for January 22. The tip first gained traction after a prominent insider, Shinobi602, mentioned a "secret" game would appear in the lineup.

Video Games Chronicle (VGC) followed up and confirmed it had independently heard of the same unlisted slot. Initial descriptions framed the title as a "promising indie" tied to a third‑party publisher, which raised expectations for a surprise independent hit during the stream.

VGC correction: first‑party or third‑party?

After the initial report, VGC issued a correction clarifying the developer status. In an update, the outlet wrote: "CORRECTION: VGC has since been told this is a smaller original game from a first‑party studio, and not a third‑party game, as first reported."

The correction narrows possibilities: instead of an external indie publisher dropping a new IP, the entry may be a modest project from one of Microsoft’s internal teams — perhaps an experimental or smaller‑scale release designed to complement bigger announcements like Forza Horizon and Fable.

Fable on PS5 — what to make of the rumor

Separately, VGC reiterated a rumor that Fable (the upcoming fantasy RPG from Xbox Game Studios) is being prepared for a PS5 release at some point. That would mirror recent multiplatform moves for some Microsoft titles.

Exclusivity context

Microsoft has shifted strategy on timed and platform exclusivity in recent years. Avowed, for example, arrived on PS5 roughly a year after its Xbox launch, showing Microsoft remains open to console ports after an initial window.

What comes next

Expect speculation to intensify ahead of the Developer Direct showcase. Microsoft traditionally keeps surprises tight until broadcast day, so the simplest route is to wait for the January 22 presentation for official reveal and footage.

We’ll monitor credible outlets and insiders — including Shinobi602 and VGC — for any further corrections or confirmations, and update when Microsoft makes the announcement public.