After a long wait, the release window for the new Fable game has finally been announced. This exciting news came directly from the Xbox Developer Direct event.
Following a detailed look at the gameplay, it was confirmed that Fable will be available to play in Autumn 2026. Gamers will be able to enjoy it on the Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The team at Playground Games shared a lot of information about their first open-world role-playing game. The game is described as being full of British humor, along with plenty of chickens and other surprises. In the story, you begin your journey as a child who is the first hero in the land of Albion in a very long time.
A tragic event occurs when the village, including your grandmother, is turned to stone. This incident sets you off on your grand adventure. Several different areas of the game were shown briefly, including the famous city of Bowerstone. This classic location from the Fable series is returning in a very large size, which is great news for longtime fans.
The core of the fighting system brings back Strength, Skill, and Will. There are many different types of weapons available, allowing you to fight in the style you prefer. Ranged attacks and magic spells are also returning, each serving a specific purpose when battling a mix of new and familiar enemy types.
Yes, you can still marry people and have children, just like in the older Fable games. You also have the ability to buy houses and businesses to build up your wealth. This is possible because of a new feature called the Living Population system. There are over 1,000 people in the world, you can talk to all of them, and your actions directly affect their lives.
This connects to a reputation system and a morality system as well. Instead of a simple good or bad system, this new Fable seems to be taking a more complex approach to your choices. For example, if you become rich and buy many things, some people will admire you while others will certainly dislike it.
There is also a character named Dave, played by Richard Ayoade, who turns into a giant. You have the option to kill him, and his body will remain in the world permanently. This will cause house prices in that area to drop, and his sister will not be happy with you.
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