Fable 2 online co-op patch confirmed for day one

Lionhead puts fears to rest.

A patch enabling online co-op play in upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive Fable II will be available on the same day the game is released.

Developer Lionhead had come in for a bit of stick after it revealed that online co-op play wouldn't be included on the disc itself, and some gamers feared they would have to wait weeks before being able to sample the Fable II headline feature.

However, Lionhead put those fears to rest in an update on its website, confirming a day one patch which will download automatically when the game is started.

From the website: "Remember a couple of days ago (or was it a week) where on a blog it was mentioned that Fable II would be shipping 'without' online co-op? And remember we said we were busting our balls to get it ready in time for a 'Day One' release? Well - good news folks! It looks like we've done it...for all of you who are connected to Xbox LIVE, when starting up your copy of Fable II. So all of you getting upset and all, you wouldn't even have noticed... sort of. Well done to the team."

Fable II is due out exclusively for the Xbox 360 on October 24. Be sure to check out our hands-on preview of the game right here.