Microsoft has already confirmed that it will be unveiling a surprise title at the showcase, but there might be more waiting in the wings.
Analysts believe that the performance of Game Pass after the Activision Blizzard acquisition will be a key indicator for the company.
While Halo Studios hasn't made an announcement of its next game in the franchise, it has reportedly made enough progress to start testing.
Obsidian Entertainment's next RPG is making bold promises that should excite fans of the genre.
Heads have gone missing from the Tree of Whispers, and players must work with the Witches of Hawezar to hunt them down.
The franchise in question has "decades of history" and will "make a lot of fans happy", it's claimed.
The website of a former Virtuos employee has also reportedly confirmed that the title is "fully remade" in Unreal Engine 5.
The two will be joined by Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, as per leaks.
Microsoft looks set to continue expanding its multiplatform presence with more prominent releases allegedly planned for rival platforms.
Prominent insider NateTheHate claims the third-person shooter prequel is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC sooner than some might think.
The developer is currently "prioritizing bug fixes and improvements" while planning its next Developer Livestream for the title.
Microsoft seems to have a packed year ahead of itself.
DOOM: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, South of Midnight and a mysterious fourth announcement are confirmed for the showcase.
The ongoing fires in California have prompted FilmsLA to withdraw the permits for the production of several shows, including Fallout.
Microsoft wants to continue making Windows feel like a good place to play games by bridging the usability gap between a PC and Xbox.
This is according to a Virtuos employee's LinkedIn profile, which claims the title will be released for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.
Game Pass Standard subscribers can also look forward to Lightyear Frontier, My Time at Sandrock, and more on January 8th.
id Software's hotly-anticipated first-person shooter will also support DLSS Ray Reconstruction and be playable on GeForce NOW.
The console is rumoured to be called Xbox Prime, and might be launched next year. Whether the name is for internal use or external is unknown.
Xbox games showing up on sales charts for PlayStation games indicates a bright future, says Circana analyst Mat Piscatella.
