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Despite numerous affirmations that Fable was indeed coming this year, Matt Booty has unfortunately confirmed in a new Xbox podcast that the game has been delayed.
In the podcast, Booty states:
“We talked about Forza Horizon 6 and how the team at Playground is doing really well. Also doing really well on Fable. The game is in great shape. The team feels really good. We're excited about where the game is.
We want to make sure that that game has a window all to its own, so we are going to move it from this fall to February. And again, we really just want it to have its own moment to shine. And related to Fable, we will be seeing more of it in Showcase. So we're going to have plenty for people to see. It really is coming together well, exciting stuff, and then we're going to move to February.”
It's a shame to see, but with how packed this year already is, I'm sure many fans won't mind giving Fable a bit more time in the oven to ensure it's fully ready.
Alongside this announcement, Xbox also posted a statement on X (formerly Twitter), saying:
“This year is packed with incredible games for XBOX players to enjoy, from Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 to Control Resonant, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Grand Theft Auto VI. In order to plan our game launches through the holidays, in a way that works best for players, we’re moving Fable to February 2027 so it can have the dedicated moment it deserves. We’re excited to be giving players a major new look at Fable, as well as our broader lineup, at XBOX Games Showcase on June 7.”
I'm personally more than happy to give Fable the time it needs, but what about you? Are you gutted, happy to wait, or didn't care much for Fable in the first place? Let me know in the comments and be sure to take part in our poll!
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