Gamers eagerly await Xbox’s revival of Fable, as it has the potential to become one of the biggest first-party IPs. Previously slated for a 2025 release, the game was pushed back to 2026 due to unexciting gameplay and technical issues, according to inside reports.
Now, another report suggests that we may not be able to get our hands on the RPG even in 2026. Insider expects Fable to be delayed into 2027.
Why it matters: Fable was announced back in 2020, and with a 2027 release, will have a development lifecycle of almost a decade. That’s an awfully long wait for a video game release, no matter how big.
In the latest XboxEra podcast, Speshal Nick discussed Fable’s release, stating that his inside reports indicate the game might be pushed back to 2027. The delay would not be due to any development problems, but rather simply to a longer development cycle than expected.
Being developed by Playground Games, this is the developer’s first venture into the RPG genre, so a longer development cycle makes sense.
With Xbox now becoming a publisher and releasing first-party games on other platforms, Fable is also expected to arrive on the PS5, possibly even on Day One. The delay could also be due to the multiplatform release that Xbox has planned.
Moreover, 2026 is already shaping up to be a busy year for Xbox and gaming in general. The first-party slate involves Gears of War E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, Call of Duty, and other rumored titles.
As such, Fable’s delay won’t even make a considerable difference in Xbox’s lineup next year. If anything, these delays will ensure that the game releases in an even more polished state, as things look optimistic for the RPG.
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