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Fable Delayed to 2027, Baldur's Gate 2 Remake, CA Game Bill Passes

May 26, 2026 — Jun 2, 2026 · 3d ago

As the industry gears up for Summer Game Fest, the upcoming release calendar is already shifting to avoid the gravitational pull of Grand Theft Auto VI. Meanwhile, classic PC RPG fans have a massive revival to look forward to, and a landmark consumer rights bill in California threatens to change how publishers handle live-service shutdowns forever.

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 late-2026 release window. The fantasy RPG will now launch in February 2027 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, giving the development team a few extra months of polish Game DeveloperGamesIndustry.bizRock Paper Shotgun. Xbox executives confirmed the schedule change ahead of the weekend's showcase presentations, citing a packed holiday release calendar and a strategic desire to avoid competing directly with Grand Theft Auto VI Game DeveloperGamingOnLinux.

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 PC RPG Baldur's Gate 2 is reportedly in active development at Wizards of the Coast IGNGematsuRock Paper Shotgun. The modernization project will feature the return of the original game's co-lead designer, and reports indicate the first Baldur's Gate is likely to receive the exact same 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 EurogamerIGN.

Tekken 8 Game Director Departs Bandai Namco Studios

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 publisher GamesIndustry.bizAutomaton West. Ikeda, who also directed Tekken 7, stated he plans to continue taking on new challenges in game development but did not specify his next destination Rock Paper ShotgunThis Week in Video GamesIGN. This high-profile exit comes just months after long-time series producer Katsuhiro Harada left to form a new studio under SNK, leaving fans questioning the future leadership of the iconic fighting game franchise GamesIndustry.bizPC GamerVGC.

California Assembly Passes Stop Killing Games Legislation

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 consumer rights movement has secured a major legislative victory with the California State Assembly passing the Protect Our Games Act GamesIndustry.bizThis Week in Video Games. The bipartisan bill aims to force publishers to leave paid video games in a playable state after shutting down official live-service servers, preventing permanent closures like Ubisoft's The Crew VGCPush Square. The legislation now moves to the State Senate for deliberation, where it faces continued 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 officially unveil the ROG Xbox Ally X20, bringing a much-requested OLED panel to the portable PC gaming market Pure XboxVGC. The updated hardware features a larger 7.4-inch display and improved physical controls over the previous Ally X model Pure XboxThe Verge. While exact pricing and release dates remain unconfirmed, the new handheld will be bundled with a set of AR glasses, which is expected to drive up the overall package price for prospective buyers Ars TechnicaVGCThe Verge.