Announced in 2020, during an Xbox Game Showcase, Fable continue to be desired. While it was planned for 2024, then 2025, the Playground Games game was once again postponed to 2026. And, rumors already suggest that it could once again be postponed to 2027. With the fairly recent cancellation of Perfect Dark Remake (which was announced the same year), there is something to be slightly worried about.
However, other rumors are echoing a presentation of the game, early 2026. In all cases, and to see things a little more clearly, we offer you a complete file, which will be regularly updatedto take stock of everything we know to date about this new, unpublished opus of Fable.
Little point of history
To date, the series Fable has three main games released between 2004 and 2010, all developed by Lionhead Studios. There are also five spin-offs and two reissues.
Main Games:
- Fable, 2004
- Fable II, 2008
- Fable III, 2010
Semi-main games:
- Fable : The Lost Chapters, 2005
- Fable II : Pub Games, 2009
- Fable : Heroes, 2012
- Fable : The Journey, 2012
- Fable Fortune, 2017
Derivative games, reissue:
- Fable Anniversary, 2014
- Fable Trilogy, 2014
- Creating the folder : December 30, 2025
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What release date for Fable?
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Officially, Fable is expected for the year 2026. The game has already been postponed several times. Rumors are starting to speak of yet another postponement to 2027. But, to date (December 30, 2025), the game is scheduled for 2026.
On what media is Fable expected?
Fable is expected on Xbox Series X/S et PC for 2026. On the other hand, many rumors suggest a release on PS5 for 2027, or even from its launch. Like all other Xbox games, Microsoft should not go for exclusivity with this new game.
What is the Price of the different editions of Fable?
To date (December 30, 2025), no information on the price and the different editions of the game. Like most AAA, Fable will undoubtedly be offered at 79.99 euros. With Day One integration into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
How long has the game been in the works?

The game was officially announced in 2020during Summer Game Fest. He is in preparation since 2018at Playground Games, after the recruitment of 177 people. The production of this reboot was decided following the cancellation of Fable Legends after the closure of Lionhead Studios in 2016, the original studio responsible for the saga since its creation.
Expected for 2024, then 2025, the game was finally postponed to 2026.
Is cancellation possible?
After the cancellation of Perfect Dark Remake in July 2025, despite an announcement and a gameplay presentation, we somewhat want to say that, from now on, at Microsoft, everything is possible. On the other hand, we hope that the Playground Games studio will have the right to more trust from its parent company. The studio preparing to unveil Forza Horizon 6 dispose with quite a lot of experience. The game Fable still seems to be making much more progress. While there is a chance that it could be postponed again, a cancellation still seems quite unthinkable.
Will the game offer a VF?
Yes, the game will be fully subtitled in French and will also offer a full version dubbed in French.
A new presentation coming?
According to some rumors, Microsoft could make a detailed presentation of Fable au start of 2026during its traditional Xbox Developer Direct meeting.
What will Fable be about?
As of today (December 30, 2025), we don’t know much about the game’s story and characters. This reboot of Fable should offer a whole new storyand should be very narrative oriented. The game promises to keep what made the first games charming, with a satire of power and heroism and morality.
We simply know that the region will be threatened by a new danger, and that in the absence of heroes, we will have to stick with it to succeed in saving all these beautiful people.
Where will this new opus of Fable take place?
The game will once again immerse us in the imaginary world of Albion. Xbox has already announced one of its most ambitious open-world games to date.
Who will be the new character?

The identity of the new main character has not been revealed. We know it will be a woman, that’s all. According to Playground Games, the main character’s identity and reputation will be written throughout historydepending on our quests, our choices, etc…
Do you have to have played the old Fable games to start this new opus?
Technically, no, this new opus was produced and designed to be accessible to everyone, even if you are new to the saga. On the other hand, there should be many references and even the return of old characters in this new game. So, if you are familiar with the license, this will undoubtedly be a plus to appreciate certain references.
Will the game be in first or third person?
Fable is a TPS RPG (role-playing game), therefore a third-person game.
Will Fable be an open world?

Yes, like most RPGs, you will have the opportunity to discover and explore the world of Albion, however you see fit. It should be one of the most ambitious open worlds ever made.
Will the game have an online mode?
No, normally it should be only a single player game.
Any DLC planned?
As of today (December 29, 2025), Playground Games has not yet made no announcement about this.
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