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Feature: We've Finally Played Xbox's New Fable Reboot, And Here's What We Think So Far
We went hands on at the recent Xbox FanFest. This year has actually been amazing for Xbox first-party releases, with all of Forza Horizon 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day knocking it out of the park in my opinion, but there's one first-party game that I've been looking forward to in particular, and that's the Playground Games reboot of Fable. So, imagine my surprise when it was declared at the Xbox FanFest in London last week that Fable was actually playable! We immediately book
Fable Has Survived A Decade Of Development Because It's Seen As 'Vital' By Xbox, Says Director
The contract was first signed for it in 2017. Over the past 10 years, we've seen a lot of great Xbox games ship on Series X and Series S (amongst other platforms) despite their long development cycles, but others have unfortunately fallen by the wayside along the way. We're talking games like Everwild and Perfect Dark — projects that clearly had a lot of potential behind them, but for whatever reason were ultimately canned by Microsoft. The same thing could have happened with Fable considering i
Xbox's Fable reboot was allowed a 10-year development because the RPG series is "vital to the DNA of the platform", developer Playground Games says
Fable developer Playground Games has said "many people within Xbox view Fable as being vital to the DNA of the platform", which is why this game has been allowed such a long and "protected" development.
Fable Developer Explains Why Xbox 'Protected' the Project Over Its Long Development Cycle, Amid Layoffs and Studio Closures Elsewhere
Fable maker Playground Games has detailed how its upcoming RPG survived a decade in development, amid layoffs and studio closures across the rest of Xbox.
Fable: How Playground Games is Building Albion for a New Generation | Official XBOX Podcast
On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we’re still in Cologne, Germany, and this time, we’re sitting down with Playground Games to discuss one of our most anticipated games: Fable. We’re getting more details on the gameplay the team shared at Gamescom while diving into the combat, story, and world that players got to […] The post Fable: How Playground Games is Building Albion for a New Generation | Official XBOX Podcast appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Playground Games' devs were so confident in Fable, they made me play the Gamescom demo twice
"We don't want to spoil anything," associate game director Will Kennedy as I started my much-anticipated Fable preview at Gamescom this year, "but we've got two very different loadouts for you to play with today." So began the hour-long, behind-closed-doors demo, the first time anyone outside Playground Studios has been allowed to take the long-anticipated fantasy RPG for a spin. Turns out, this little slice of the game - taken from a dungeon a little way into the game filled with undead - was q
‘It’s Not a Revolutionary Thing for an RPG to Have’ — Fable Explains the Very Obvious Reason as to Why Its Hero Design Has Changed
Fable's game director Ralph Fulton spoke to us at gamescom 2026 about character customization and confirms: Yes, it's in there.
Fable Encourages You To Make The Game As Easy Or As Difficult As You Like
Five difficulty levels confirmed. As we wait for 'Fable February' to come about, we've been kicking back and enjoying all the lovely gameplay coverage out of Gamescom. From that, we've gleaned that the game will launch with five different difficulty levels, alongside a whole bunch of customisation options to boot. <related ids="205520"> Read the full article on purexbox.com
Fable’s main quest will take ‘around 15-20 hours’ to beat, Xbox says
The game will also have 15-20 hours of side quests, while "the life systems are limitless"
Fable's main story will take around 15 to 20 hours to complete
Xbox and Playground Games have given a rough idea of how long Fable will take to finish: 15-20 hours.
Fable Won't Demand Over 100 Hours of Your Time on PS5
Expect around 20 hours of main story content. RPGs are bigger than they have ever been, regularly offering over 100 hours of quests and content. The new Fable from Playground Games is doing the opposite: it's staying in line with the length of the original trilogy to offer a more modest playtime. Speaking to Polygon last week, associate game director Will Kennedy explained Fable has roughly 15-20 hours of main questline gameplay, and then an extra 15-20 hours of "side and open-world exploration
'Literally Play It Forever' - Playground Games Confirms Fable Will Take 20 Hours To Beat
It could be the longest one yet. Playground Games' upcoming Xbox Game Pass title Fable made an appearance at Gamescom this year, with an 18-minute trailer. During a Q&A panel attended by the folks at Polygon, the team has revealed how long it'll take to finish off the main quest, as well as other details, in its gorgeous-looking RPG. According to Will Kennedy, associate game director at Playground Games, Fable's mainline quest will "have around 15-20 hours" of gameplay, adding another "15-20 hou
Fable's Main Quest Will Take About 20 Hours to Beat
Fable's main quest will take around 20 hours to beat, Playground Games has confirmed.
Fable Director Reveals Original October 2026 Release Plans, But They're 'Glad' For The Delay
"I feel great about that.". When Fable was delayed to February 2027 in May, we pretty much all knew exactly why Xbox had made that decision - they wanted to release nowhere near Grand Theft Auto 6, and allow Fable to have the spotlight at another time. A date had never been penned in for Fable prior to that point, but a new Gamescom interview with IGN reveals that October 2026 was the release target for Playground Games, so that's what they were aiming for before the delay. Read the full article
Fable: Watch Brand New Quest Gameplay from gamescom 2026
If you weren’t able to attend gamescom 2026 this week – and thus haven’t been able to see Playground Games’ presentation of brand new quest gameplay from Fable – never fear. Above, you can watch a full 18 minutes of gameplay centred on a quest through Bowerstone, the series’ reimagined capital city. Along the way, […] The post Fable: Watch Brand New Quest Gameplay from gamescom 2026 appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Fable Gamescom 2026 ‘Combat’ gameplay
Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games have released a 16-minute combat gameplay video …
A new look at Fable’s style-weaving combat
When we think about combat in Fable, we think about more than defeating enemies. We think about giving players the tools to approach encounters in their own way, experiment with different abilities and create a Hero that feels unique to them and their preferred playstyle. That’s why combat in Fable is built around what we […]
Chicken’s Still On the Menu in Fable
Associate Game Directors Craig Littler and William Kennedy highlight approachability and humour as the core DNA of Fable's combat The post Chicken’s Still On the Menu in Fable appeared first on This Week in Videogames - TWIV.
Fable Was Previously Aiming for an October Launch, Director Reveals, Insisting That the Game's Delay Wasn't Due to Being 'Scared of Other Big Games'
Fable is set to release on February 23, 2027, and developer Playground Games is feeling pretty confident that it will be ready for that date.
The new 18 minute Fable gameplay has sold me - I want it
Fable is still a little while away but we've been given our best look at it yet with a new 18 minute video. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
I Turned a Skeleton Into a Roast Chicken in Fable, and I’d Do It Again | gamescom 2026
We finally played Fable, and there's a surprising amount of depth to be found in its spell-slinging combat. Our hands-on preview:
Fable Gets Another 30 Minutes Of Raw Gameplay Footage In New Combat Video
No commentary, just good old-fashioned brawling. One of the highlights from Xbox's first Gamescom broadcast was an 18-minute gameplay reveal for the massively anticipated RPG Fable. Playground Games gave us a proper look at their 2027 Xbox Game Pass release, including the city of Bowerstone, its questing mechanics, and a couple sections of combat. Now, we're getting an even deeper look at Fable's combat, thanks to a 30-minute gameplay video posted to YouTube by GameRiot: Read the full article on
Xbox releases an extended 18 minute Fable gameplay demonstration
Xbox has revealed 18 minutes of Fable gameplay footage ahead of the 2027 release
Fable Looks Absolutely Incredible In New 18-Minute Quest Gameplay
It's got Game of the Year written all over it. It has certainly been a restless couple of months waiting for a new look at Fable. So, we're absolutely thrilled by the new gameplay reveal during today's Xbox broadcast. Fable's official quest gameplay showcases just how beautiful the game looks. Vibrant, colourful, and some absolutely gorgeous lighting effects had us lifting our jaws back up off the ground. In the 18-minute gameplay video, we get a look at the city of Bowerstone, from its busy str
Fable Gamescom 2026 ‘Quest’ gameplay
Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games have released a new 18-minute gameplay walkthrough …
Fable: Find Out How Combat Works After Our First Hands-on
We’ve seen the grand overview at Developer_Direct, a look at the story and cast in the trailers, and had a walkthrough of the Living Population – but at gamescom 2026, Playground Games gave us our biggest look yet at how Fable’s combat will work in the form of a first ever demo for press and […] The post Fable: Find Out How Combat Works After Our First Hands-on appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Fable Appears To Have At Least Two Different Graphics Modes On Xbox Series X
And maybe even Series S as well. We're going to see more details on Fable this week as part of Xbox's Gamescom broadcasts, but another story that's doing the rounds about the game right now is that it apparently will support up to 60FPS on Xbox Series X. Loads of people have been sharing this on social media, and it comes from a description on Xbox's official Fable page that mentions the game being "optimised for XBOX Series X|S consoles supporting 4K Ultra HD, HDR and 60 FPS". Read the full art
Fable: After Watching a Full Quest, I Couldn’t Be More Excited to Play It | gamescom 2026
Beer, swearing, and aggressive strangers. I feel at home. After watching a full quest from Fable, I couldn't be more excited to play it. Our preview:
Fable PS5 Has Run 'Uncomfortably Beyond Budget', Sources Claim
God of War Laufey invades RPG's "dedicated moment". Microsoft first announced its new Fable game, a reboot of the satirical RPG series by Forza maker Playground Games, back at E3 2020. Seven years later, the title will finally launch on PS5. That’s a long ass time. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Fable's Genius Is Rooted in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion's Ground-Breaking NPCs
The new Fable may be bringing back fuzzy memories of the original Lionhead games, but its reactive world echoes the ground-breaking AI systems of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion.
Fable PS5 Looking Far Too Easy? Don't Fear, Harder Difficulties Will Be Available
"The guards haven't been drinking tea mid-shift". While the response to Fable’s latest gameplay demo has been largely positive due to its in-depth life sim aspects, the game has come under fire for its “simple” combat gameplay. Fortunately, dev Playground has clarified that its latest video depicted ‘Story’ difficulty, the “gentlest way to wander through Albion”. There will, of course, be much more challenging options available if you want to test yourself. Read the full article on pushsquare.co
Fable Developer Highlights The Pros & Cons Of Delaying To February 2027
"There was initially a little bit of disappointment". Amidst the craziness of the Xbox Games Showcase and all the other Xbox news that's been doing the rounds over the past couple of weeks, it was unfortunately confirmed that Fable was being delayed to February of 2027. Speaking to GamesRadar last week, Playground Games General Manager Ralph Fulton admitted that the delay caused "a little bit of disappointment" amongst the Fable development team, as they'd been fixated on a 2026 release. Read th
You can just bypass Fable's reputation system with enough gold, which seems like a waste of its 'complex, nuanced, take on morality'
Fable's take on morality sounds pretty neat—if only it weren't so eager to assure us we can just buy out of it.
Xbox's 30-Minute Fable Gameplay Is Getting Great Feedback, Aside From Minor Concerns
"I cannot wait for this". Yesterday afternoon, a new 30-minute gameplay demo for Fable suddenly appeared on the official Xbox YouTube channel, giving us our best glimpse yet at what to expect from the Playground Games reboot in February 2027. You can watch the full thing up above (seriously, it's well worth it), and it's no surprise that the reaction has been a largely positive one amongst Xbox and Fable fans. We've been scouring the likes of Reddit and Twitter to see what people have to say, an
Fable PS5's Innovative Life Sim Loop Has Me Smitten
This looks incredible. Regular readers will know I love Shenmue – it’s my all-time favourite game. And one of the things I love most about it is the way it embeds you in a living, breathing world. Characters follow routines: they wake up for work in the morning; they head for dinner at the end of their shift. I’ve always been obsessed with this concept. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
The Fable reboot won't have horns and haloes because of its 'nuanced and complex' take on morality, and also because you're going to constantly reinvent yourself
It's like uni all over again.
Fable Let Me Choose Whether a Talking Pig Should Live or Become Lunch | IGN Preview
After a 30-minute demo of Fable's life-sim elements specifically, I'm pretty sold on its "game within a game," which was an important part of what made the original trilogy unique and special and is, thus, important for this Fable to get right.
Lord help me, Fable's behind-closed-doors demo has got me very excited
It wouldn't be a Fable preview if I wasn't at least a little bit wary of encouraging you to get your hopes up. But, forgive me, I'm going to. I've seen a good half hour of continuous gameplay and, although it comes with plenty of caveats, it really was fantastic. Playground Games' Fable reboot looks to be silly, crass, British, beautiful, systemic, and maybe a little overambitious. In other words it looks like Fable. Indeed few things are more Fable than promising the Moon, after all - 1,000 uni
Fable: How We Built the Living Population
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Fable Romance Mechanics Revealed — Including How the RPG Handles Lovemaking
Microsoft's upcoming Fable reboot will once again allow you to hook up with villagers — just don't expect romance cutscenes similar to Baldur's Gate 3.
Fable DLC Already Confirmed for PS5, Adds New Region
It's called Fable: Order of the Hero. Playground Games has just wrapped up confirming Fable for a PS5 release on 23rd February 2027, and with it, PS Store pre-orders have gone live. There's a £60 / $70 base version and a £90 / $100 Premium Edition on offer, with the latter revealing the action RPG will be expanded beyond launch with DLC. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Fable editions finally revealed with early access, and plenty of Albion extras
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Fable Preorders Are Live for Xbox and PS5: Here's What Comes in Each Edition
Fable preorders are officially live for Xbox and PS5! Find out what is included in the Standard, Premium, and Collector's editions, plus how to get early access.
Fable is getting some post-launch DLC already, with an extended look at gameplay planned for later this week
Playground Games has announced some post-launch DLC for Fable, months out from its release date in February of next year.
Fable Trailer Reveals Release Date, Hayley Atwell as Its Villain
Xbox's Fable reboot now has a confirmed 2027 release date — and a fresh trailer has revealed Marvel star Hayley Atwell will play its villain.
Fable gets a moody story trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase, coming to Xbox, PS5, and PC next February
Fable has just got a new release date trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase. It'll be releasing on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC on the 23rd February, 2027.
Fable Reappears At Xbox Showcase With Confirmed February 2027 Release Date
Along with a new Story Trailer. It was just recently that Xbox officially confirmed Fable was being delayed to February 2027 in order to get the game away from GTA 6, but the game still made an appearance as part of today's Xbox Games Showcase. January's Xbox Developer Direct confirmed to us that Fable had major potential — possibly Game of the Year Potential — and today's trailer didn't change our feelings on that! It feels like this one's going to sell by the bucketload. Read the full article
Fable launches in late February after recent delay
Just a few days after pushing Fable out of 2026, Microsoft showed off more footage of Fable, the first new entry in the storied RPG franchise since 2010's Fable III, at its Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. The company also announced a specific release date: February 23rd, 2027. Though if you get the Premium Edition, you'll get early access starting February 18th. The trailer from the showcase follows a dedicated gameplay overview shown earlier this year. Based on what Microsoft has shown so far, t
Fable Gets PS5 Release Date and Hayley Atwell in Latest Gameplay Trailer
Is this just fantasy. Xbox and Playground Games have announced the full release date for the upcoming fantasy RPG, Fable. Revealed at the end of this new trailer, the game comes to PS5 on 23rd February, 2027: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
After being delayed to 2027, Fable finally has an actual release date
The game was moved to a quieter point in the release calendar
Fable launches February 23, 2027
Fable will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store … Source
Fable: Meet the Incredible Cast – Including the Villain Played by Hayley Atwell
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Fable reboot delayed until February 2027
Microsoft said it has decided to push the title out of a "packed" release window.
Fable's delay into 2027 is the right move, but it'll make looking through the window bars at GTA 6 on consoles slightly more painful
Ah, the Fable reboot isn't coming out in 2026 after all, then. Rumours had suggested the wind was blowing in that direction and Xbox exec Matt Booty chose to interrupt last Friday's chill vibes to confirm that a delay to February 2027's now been set in stone, ripping the plaster off ahead of the impending Summer Geoff Fest. While almost certainly a shrewd move on Playground Games' part, Fable's slip from the autumn slate still sucks if you're, say, on the platform this November's flashiest arriv
XBOX delays Fable to February 2027 to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6
The new rebooted Fable from XBOX and Playground Games has been officially delayed and now it won't be out until at least February 2027. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Fable delayed to February 2027
Xbox has delayed Playground Games' Fable to February 2027.
Fable Delayed To February 2027
Microsoft announced a Fable delay as Playgrounds RPG gets a bit more time to prepare for its debut now set for 2027
Fable Delayed to February 2027
Fable will no longer launch in the Autumn, with Xbox citing a stacked schedule of first-party games and GTA VI as the reason for the delay. The post Fable Delayed to February 2027
Fable reboot delayed to 2027 amid reported GTA 6 'worries'
Playground Games' much-anticipated reboot of Fable has been delayed. It's now set to release in February 2027.
Microsoft delays Fable (again) to avoid GTA VI
Microsoft has delayed its upcoming Fable reboot once again. The game was set to launch in autumn 2026, but Microsoft now says that Fable will come out in February 2027. However, it will show a "new look" at the game at its Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th. "This is year is packed with incredible games for XBOX players to enjoy, from Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 to Control Resonant, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Grand Theft Auto VI," Microsoft say
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Spoilers For Three Upcoming Xbox First-Party Titles Revealed In Massive Achievement List Leak
Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, and many more... Spoilers for some major Xbox titles, the existence of unannounced games, and a whole bunch of other big-name games have been spotted online due to an achievements list leak from PC storefront Steam. Exophase, a website used for tracking achievements/trophies, published an extensive list of Steam achievements for games that shouldn't be live yet. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Steam achievements for Persona 6, Fable, Stranger Than Heaven and a host of other upcoming PC games appear to have leaked
Uh oh. Steam achievement lists for a smorgasbord of unreleased and unannounced PC games appear to have leaked via trophy tracking site Exophase. Atlus RPG Persona 6, RGG brawler Stranger Than Heaven, and Thief: The Dark Project Remastered have all seemingly had their trophies blabbed by the leak, with more imminent releases like Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve also affected.
Steam Achievement Data for Upcoming and Unannounced Games Leaks
Achievement lists for Fable, Kingdom Hearts IV, and more have appeared on third-party websites that pull and display Steam API data. The post Steam Achievement Data for Upcoming and Unannounced Games Leaks appeared first on This Week in Videogames - TWIV.
Steam achievements for unreleased and unannounced games leak on aggregators such as Exophase and SteamDB
Achievements for unreleased and unannounced games on Steam have been leaked, including Fable, Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Control Resonant.
Nine Xbox Game Pass Reveals From Team Green's First Day At Gamescom 2026
Deep dives into Gears, Fable, and so much more! Well, that's a wrap on Xbox's first Gamescom 2026 livestream as it featured new trailers, game reveals, and deep dives into some of the biggest games coming to Xbox Game Pass. Of course, the highlight for us was the 18 minutes of new Fable gameplay, but it's looking like we've got a lot to be excited for in the coming months and into early 2027! Read the full article on purexbox.com
Nine Game Pass Reveals From Xbox's First Day At Gamescom 2026
Deep dives into Gears, Fable, and so much more! Well, that's a wrap on Xbox's first Gamescom 2026 livestream as it featured new trailers, game reveals, and deep dives into some of the biggest games coming to Xbox Game Pass. Of course, the highlight for us was the 18 minutes of new Fable gameplay, but it's looking like we've got a lot to be excited for in the coming months and into early 2027! Read the full article on purexbox.com
Live: Watch Xbox At Gamescom 2026 (Day One) Here
The first of two Xbox livestreams this week. Welcome! Today marks the first of two livestreams being hosted by Xbox as part of Gamescom 2026, with day one set to bring us closer looks at the likes of Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and more. We're also expecting to get more official details on the Xbox Series X25 console and controller. Read the full article on purexbox.com
'Some of you may doubt that I'm actually working on this game.' In the room for an energetic Crazy Taxi demo...
Plus: A grave Xbox update, a Gears of War PS5 dodge, trying to nail down the date of E-Day, and why Fable won't change its hero's looks based on their morality this time around
Here's What's In The 'Premium Upgrade' Editions For Fable, Gears & Halo On Xbox
Early access being one of the major perks. As always, Xbox is continuing the formula of adding Premium Upgrades for the likes of Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and Fable, all of which kicked off their pre-orders following the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. The Premium Upgrade contains all the same content as the Premium Edition for these games, but with one key difference - it doesn't include the base game. Basically, the idea is that the "Upgrade" is for people who can already acce
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 – All the Announcements and Trailers
Xbox featured over 25 games in its 2026 showcase, including Clockwork Revolution, Fable, Persona 6, and Gears of War: E-Day. The post Xbox Games Showcase 2026 – All the Announcements and Trailers
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 – All the Announcements and Trailers
Xbox featured over 25 games in its 2026 showcase, including Clockwork Revolution, Fable, Persona 6, and Gears of War: E-Day. The post Xbox Games Showcase 2026 – All the Announcements and Trailers
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 – All the Announcements and Trailers
Xbox featured over 25 games in its 2026 showcase, including Clockwork Revolution, Fable, Persona 6, and Gears of War: E-Day. The post Xbox Games Showcase 2026 – All the Announcements and Trailers
Xbox Games Showcase: Here’s everything announced during Xbox’s big show
Gears of War, Halo and Fable headline Xbox's big show
Halo Campaign Evolved, Gears of War E-Day and Fable are all getting Collector’s Editions with statues
All three are available to pre-order today
Xbox's CCO Might Have Just Revealed The First-Party Order For Late 2026
"We start out with Halo: Campaign Evolved". Last week, Xbox's Matt Booty appeared on the Official Xbox Podcast to discuss the Xbox Games Showcase along with the delay of Fable to February 2027, and he might have actually revealed Xbox's first-party order for late 2026. This was picked up by Windows Central the other day, and it certainly sounds quite definitive — the Xbox CCO mentions that "we start out with Halo: Campaign Evolved", followed by Minecraft Dungeons 2, Gears of War: E-Day and Call
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Gears of War E-Day, Fable, and Project Helix: What to Expect From Xbox's Games Showcase 2026
Every game, reveal, and surprise that we could see at Xbox's Games Showcase on June 7.
Blizzard is assisting with Fable's cinematics, while the Sea of Thieves team is lending its expertise to quirky pottery brawler Kiln
Xbox has a number of studios under its umbrella, with those perhaps best known for bombastic shooters like Activision to more quirky teams such as Double Fine, which often presents us with surreal and often psychedelic story driven trips (looking at you, Keeper).
Rumour: Xbox To Release Halo: Campaign Evolved In July 2026, Early Access Included
The rumour mill is suggesting a late July launch. There's been a lot of speculation this year already about when the big four Xbox first-party games will release — we already know about Forza Horizon 6 on May 19th, but what about Halo, Fable and Gears? Well, we might be getting closer to an answer on Halo: Campaign Evolved, as a new rumour suggests the game will be coming out on July 28th, 2026, with an early access period taking place from July 23rd. Read the full article on purexbox.com