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Looking for news on the Fable release date? A whopping 13 years on from the release of Fable 3, the iconic RPG series is finally set to make a return with a brand-new entry in the series, so naturally, excitement for the game is through the roof.
It’s not the only big RPG that Xbox owners will be paying attention to, with the Starfield release date fast approaching and rumours of The Elder Scrolls 6 release date constantly swirling around. We’re going to give our Fable release date prediction, as well as going through some of the trailers that we’ve seen so far.
Fable release date
Unfortunately, we simply don’t know when we can expect to see Fable release, but our estimate is that it won’t launch until late 2024 at the earliest, if not 2025. While we know that it is in development thanks to the trailers we’ve seen thus far, the fact that we haven’t seen any gameplay at all isn’t a good sign for a release anytime soon.
The original Fable games were pretty sizeable, and with the scale of RPGs these days, they’re likely only going to be bigger, especially given the expectations that come with the Fable name. Basically, what we’re saying is, don’t get your hopes up that we’ll be playing a new Fable game any time soon.
Fable gameplay
We haven’t seen too much of the Fable gameplay, but enough has been shown off to give us an idea of what the game will be like, and it doesn’t appear to be much of a departure from the gameplay of the earlier entries in the series. You will take control of your own hero, and adventure through the world fighting enemies and completing quests. Combat appears to be largely sword-based but with the opportunity to use magic such as fire-balls.
While there are sure to be a whole host of new mechanics in the game, it appears that Playground Games have made sure that the foundations are based on what made the original games so popular. This will ensure the game appeals to veterans of the series, as well as bringing in a more modern audience.
We also know that the game is being developed in the same engine as the latest titles in the Forza Horizon series, with the studio saying it gives them more scope to create the game’s open world. Both games are being developed by Playground Games, so it makes sense, and with the quality we’ve seen showcased in Forza Horizon, this looks like it’s good news for Fable fans.
Fable platforms
While the release date still appears to be some ways away, luckily we do know what platforms Fable will be releasing on once it’s finally here. Like previous titles in the Fable series, the game will come to the Xbox family of consoles, with a release on Xbox Series X/S, as well as getting a release on PC. As with many recent major Microsoft releases, the game will be available on Xbox Game Pass, too.
Unfortunately, this does mean that if you were hoping to play the game on PS5, you’re out of luck. Throughout its history, games in the Fable franchise have never been available on PlayStation consoles, so if you want to play the latest instalment, you’ll have to make do with an Xbox or PC.
Fable trailers
After years of speculation, the upcoming Fable game was finally announced with a reveal trailer at July 2020’s Xbox Games Showcase, and described as a ‘new beginning’ for the series. This announcement trailer was fully cinematic and didn’t really tell us anything about the game, aside from that it was in development.
Our second look at Fable didn’t come until the June 2023 Xbox Games Showcase, where we received a teaser trailer. Our first trailer with in-game footage, featuring British comedian Richard Ayoade as a giant, gave us a good indication of how the game will look, as well as poking fun at how the game’s heroes are perceived in-game. We didn’t get too much in the way of actual gameplay or story, though.
That’s all we know so far about the Fable release date. If you can’t wait for Fable and need something to tide you over, dive into Starfield. Our Starfield character creator guide will tell you all about making your character your own, while our Starfield planets guide introduces you to some of the places you’ll visit on your travels through space.
