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- Fable, one of Microsofts anticipated first-party titles for 2026, has been delayed until February 2027.
- The delay is likely due to the presence of Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto VI, scheduled for release in November 2026, causing a shift in release schedules for large-budget games.
- New details about Fable will still be showcased at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th, and it is now expected to launch in February 2027 for multiple platforms (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S).
- Playstack, the owner of Balatro, has been sold to the same company that owns Fandom and Gamespot. Additionally, consumers can currently purchase the Xbox Series X Digital and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, while the PlayStation VR2 and an Xbox Series X Pro model are not yet available.
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Microsoft has announced that the release of Fable has been delayed until February 2027. The role-playing game, developed by Playground Games, was slated to be one of Microsoft’s significant first-party titles for this year, alongside Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: Eday, and Forza Horizon 6. Initially expected in 2025, Fable was subsequently moved to the second half of 2026 before this latest postponement. Matt Booty, head of Microsoft Studios, confirmed the delay. While the announcement does not directly mention Grand Theft Auto VI, the presence of Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated title, scheduled for November 19, appears to be influencing the rescheduling of other large-budget games planned for the latter half of 2026. Booty elaborated on the decision in an official Xbox podcast, stating, “We want to ensure it has its own release window, which is why we’re delaying it from fall to February. Again, we want it to have its moment to shine.” He expressed confidence in the game’s development, describing it as being in “excellent shape” and that the team is “very pleased with the current state of the game.”
Fable’s Xbox Showcase Debut in June 2023; Launch in February 2027 for Multiple Platforms
This delay will not prevent Playground Games from showcasing new details about Fable at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th. Fable is now expected to launch in February 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Separately, it has been reported that Playstack, the owner of Balatro, was sold to the same company that owns Fandom and Gamespot. Furthermore, consumers can currently purchase the Xbox Series X Digital and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim), while the PlayStation VR2 and an Xbox Series X Pro model are not yet available.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Fable |
| Brief Summary | The adventure in which you are about to embark tells the story of how once upon a time a young boy named Quickthorpe set out a journey through the lost world of Balkhane. It is a Fable in one way, but in the 'trick of the tale', it's a strange adventure through a shattered world and a saga born out of the very sick mind of a man called Ismael.
Long ago in the mists of time lived the Mecubarz. Ancient and beautiful, powerful and wise they ruled absolute. Strange beings, magical creatures and humans lived together in peace and harmony, until greed destroyed it all. Ismael, a respected man, and revered by all, sadly had a heart that was hollow and bitter. He and four others plotted to overthrow the Mecubarz. The Mecubarz' fury at the treason of Ismael and his men was cataclysmic. They trapped the four seasons and put them into impenetrable crystals, casting them to the four corners of the shattered world where they stood still and were held in an eternal dominion of ice, mist, water, and fire. The four traitors were exiled, but Ismael disappeared. As Quickthorpe, an inexperienced adventurer, your quest is to explore the Four Lands of the Mecubarz in search of the mystical gems that will liberate your people. Keen observation, puzzle-solving skill and quick thinking are the abilities required to undertake this exciting but unpredictable task. Interact with a universe of characters which come to life with true speech creating a world with an atmosphere so thick you can feel it. Combined stunning animations and atmospheric sound effects will ensure that Fable will take you on the journey of a lifetime! But beware... in the world of Fable not everything is as it seems. |
| Platforms | DOS, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Released | February 28, 1996 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure |
| Content Rating | T |
| Languages | Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Genre | Simbiosis Interactive |
| Genre | Sir-tech Software, Telstar Electronic Studios Ltd. |
| Ratings | 90/100 (0 reviews) |
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