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Fable Delayed to 2027, Tekken 8 Director Leaves, BG2 Remake

Jun 1, 2026 · 4d ago

Summer Game Fest is looming, but the news cycle isn't waiting for the weekend showcases. Xbox has pushed one of its biggest upcoming RPGs out of the holiday window, while Bandai Namco faces another high-profile departure from its fighting game division. Plus, classic PC gaming fans have a massive remake to look forward to.

Xbox Delays Fable Reboot to February 2027

Fable reboot delayed until February 2027XBOX delays Fable to February 2027 to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6Game DeveloperGamingOnLinux Microsoft and Playground Games have officially pushed the highly anticipated Fable reboot out of its planned 2026 release window. The fantasy RPG will now launch in February 2027 for PC and Xbox Series X|S Game DeveloperGamesIndustry.biz. Xbox executives cited a packed holiday release schedule and a desire to avoid competing directly with Grand Theft Auto VI as the primary reasons for the delay Game DeveloperGamingOnLinux.

Tekken 8 Game Director Departs Bandai Namco

Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada's exitTekken 8 game director bids goodbye to Bandai Namco following series boss Katsuhiro Harada's exit last year, but doesn't do an hour-long DJ mixGamesIndustry.bizRock Paper Shotgun Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco Studios after a 20-year tenure with the company GamesIndustry.bizAutomaton West. Ikeda, who also directed Tekken 7, stated he plans to continue taking on new challenges as a game developer but did not specify his next destination Rock Paper ShotgunThis Week in Video Games. This departure comes just months after long-time series producer Katsuhiro Harada exited the publisher to form a new studio under SNK, leaving fans questioning the future leadership of the fighting game franchise GamesIndustry.bizPC Gamer.

Wizards of the Coast Developing Baldur's Gate 2 Remake

Official Baldur's Gate 2 Remake Reportedly in Development at Wizards of the Coast A Baldur's Gate 2 remake is apparently in development, with the original co-lead designer returning IGNPC Gamer An official remake of the classic RPG Baldur's Gate 2 is reportedly in active development at Wizards of the Coast IGNGematsu. The project will feature the return of the original game's co-lead designer, and reports indicate that the first Baldur's Gate is likely to receive the same modernization treatment PC GamerEurogamer. This pivot back to the franchise's roots follows Larian Studios' decision to step away from the property to develop a new Divinity game after the massive success of Baldur's Gate 3 Eurogamer.

California Assembly Passes Game Preservation Bill

The California State Assembly passes AB 1921, Stop Killing Games' Protect Our Games ActUS bill requiring paid games to be playable after they shut down has passed initial vote and moved to the SenateGamesIndustry.bizVGC The Stop Killing Games movement has secured a major legislative victory, with the California State Assembly passing Assembly Bill 1921, also known as the Protect Our Games Act GamesIndustry.bizThis Week in Video Games. The bipartisan bill aims to require publishers to leave paid video games in a playable state after shutting down their live-service servers, preventing situations like the recent permanent closure of Ubisoft's The Crew VGCPush Square. The legislation now moves to the State Senate for deliberation, where it continues to face strong opposition from industry lobbying groups like the ESA This Week in Video GamesPush Square.

Asus Reveals ROG Xbox Ally X20 OLED Handheld

Xbox Ally X Gets Bigger OLED Screen As ASUS Reveals 'X20' HandheldAsus just announced the OLED Xbox Ally X of my dreamsPure XboxThe Verge Asus took the stage at Computex 2026 to unveil the ROG Xbox Ally X20, a new hardware revision for its popular PC gaming handheld Pure XboxVGC. The updated device features a larger 7.4-inch OLED display and improved physical controls, addressing major requests from the community Pure XboxThe Verge. However, the new handheld will be bundled with a set of AR glasses, driving up the overall package price for prospective buyers Ars TechnicaVGC.