GameRant - Fable

Every Game That Was at the Xbox Games Showcase

LB Beistad — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:16 GMT

The past week has been filled with big game announcements with the Sony State of Play showcase and Summer Game Fest, and Xbox came out swinging with an event that added even more to be excited about. Xbox put more than 25 games in the spotlight, and they range from long-running Xbox exclusives to brand-new titles to look forward to.

Fable Reveals Pre-Order Bonuses and Collector's Edition Content

Joshua Duckworth — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:39:25 GMT

Fable showed up in a big way at the Xbox Games Showcase, confirming its February 23 release date, giving a first look at the upcoming villain played by Haley Atwell, and showing off the return of Jack of Blades. Afterward, Xbox would go on to show off the available content in both its Premium and Collector's Editions, as well as its pre-order bonuses.

Fable Adds MCU Star as Villain and Reveals Release Date

Derek Nichols — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:29:35 GMT

During the Xbox Games Showcase, Playground Games released a new story-based trailer for Fable, not only confirming the return of the Jack of Blades, as well as the main villain of the story, but putting a new twist on the character with an MCU star. It has been a long and winding road for Fable, and while the team at Playground Games is slowly approaching the light at the end of the tunnel, fans are unfortunately going to have to wait just a bit longer before they can go hands on with this new vision of Albion.

Fable Officially Delayed

Michael Brandon Ingram — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:36:54 GMT

Xbox has officially delayed the Fable reboot to early 2027. Microsoft cited the large number of major games releasing during the 2026 holiday season as a key reason for delaying Fable's release.

Fable Gets Its First Official Ratings Ahead of Xbox Games Showcase

Joshua Duckworth — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:43:18 GMT

Fable, the upcoming open-world RPG from Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games, has been rated by content boards in South Korea and Australia. Fable has yet to receive an ESRB rating, but given that these two boards handed down similar classifications—both effectively equivalent to a Mature rating—fans should probably expect the ESRB to land in the same ballpark when the time comes.

Peter Molyneux Comments on Controversial Fable Reboot Change

Daniel Morris — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:15 GMT

Peter Molyneux has commented on the controversial changes to the morality system in the upcoming Fable reboot. The Fablecreator has a balanced take on why Playground Games has changed the morality system, which is being reworked in the reboot.

Blizzard is Helping Develop Fable Reboot

Daniel Morris — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:45:32 GMT

Xbox's Matt Booty has revealed that Blizzard is assisting with the development of the cinematics in the upcoming Fable reboot. While the majority of Fable's development is still being handled by Playground Games, Blizzard is there to give a helping hand in an area where the studio is well-versed in producing top-quality work.

Fable Developers Push Back Against Delay Rumors

Derek Nichols — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:59:52 GMT

Fable development studio Playground Studios is pushing back against the recent reports that the game is getting delayed, potentially as late as 2027. Fans have been waiting a long time for a new entry in the Fable series, with this recent entry having been announced all the way back in 2020. Thankfully, Playground Games appears to have been making steady progress, as the developer confirmed an Autumn 2026 release earlier this year during the Xbox Developers event.

Rumor: Fable Reboot Might Be at Risk of Getting Delayed Yet Again

Derek Nichols — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:03:22 GMT

The highly anticipated Fable reboot being developed by Playground Games could be facing another delay, potentially pushing the game into 2027 if a recent rumor is to be believed. While nothing is yet official, the news is likely to disappoint fans and the already lengthy wait they've had to endure for the next Fable game. The franchise itself has certainly experienced hardship after the release of Fable 3 and the eventual closure of Lionhead Studios.

"Return to Xbox" New Head of Xbox Commits to the Console Experience

Evan Zimmer — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:16:54 GMT

In late February, Microsoft held its first all-hands meeting since the company restructured its Xbox gaming segment. During the meeting, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doubled down on her previous commitments to steering Microsoft Gaming in a console-first direction. This is a notable change from the company's prior "everything is an Xbox" strategy, which began under previous Xbox leadership that pivoted the company away from Xbox hardware toward Cloud and subscription gaming.