Fable May Be Delayed to 2027, Fearing Competition with GTA 6’s Release

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Microsoft is considering delaying the release of Fable until 2027 due to concerns about launching too close to Grand Theft Auto 6 in November, according to Jeff Grubb of the Giant Bomb podcast. Grubb noted that Microsoft, along with other producers, fears that the Grand Theft Auto 6 release will overshadow other launches. Grubb said that he’s “heard that Fable has been internally delayed,” emphasizing that this “doesn’t mean it will be released next year.” He added that if Grand Theft Auto 6 is delayed, potentially pushing its release into December, it could also push Fable into 2027. Playground Games, the developers of the Forza Horizon series, revealed the first gameplay scenes for the new Fable two months ago, with a predicted release in late 2026. While the developers are still aiming for autumn 2026, no exact date has been announced. An official social media post confirmed this target after rumors of potential delays into 2027.

Anticipated Release Calendar Vacancy Amidst GTA 6 Uncertainty, Leaving Space for Competitors in Late 2027

The second half of the release calendar is notably empty, except for Marvel’s Wolverine in September. This apparent hesitancy from other publishers highlights the potential impact of Grand Theft Auto 6 and suggests they are awaiting confirmation of its November release before scheduling their own launches to avoid competing directly. The gaming community is eagerly awaiting the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, with one enthusiast comically sharing that they played Red Dead Redemption 2 at only two frames per second on a weak laptop while anticipating its arrival.

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