Fable release date speculation, trailer and latest news
Everything we know about the upcoming game, Fable.
It's been 15 years since Fable 3 released on the Xbox 360, and with the exception of a few spin-offs, the iconic comedy RPG series has been dormant since then.
But in 2020, Playground Games announced it was developing a new Fable title (a proper one this time), and we saw its first trailer in 2023.
Starring Richard Ayoade as a giant, it had the very British sense of humour the series was known for.
Two years later, however, the Fable reboot still hasn't come out. Do we have any news of its release date? Any new trailers?
It was supposed to be dropping in 2025, so let's take a look.
When is the Fable release date?
Although it previously had a 2025 release date, Fable has now been pushed back to 2026.
The news was announced by Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan on the official Xbox Podcast.
Acknowledging that it isn't the most welcome news for fans, he assures us that it's "worth the wait".
We don't know when it'll come out next year, but we'll update this page as soon as we do.
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Can I pre-order Fable?
You can't pre-order Fable, currently.
It was previously listed at GAME in the UK, but appears to be gone as of writing.
When we near the game's launch, you should be able to pre-order it from stores including GAME.
Time will tell with Fable of course, but it looks as though Xbox is moving away from traditional physical copies, instead releasing more expensive 'Deluxe Editions' as physical only.
It will be available on the Xbox Game Pass whenever its day one release turns out to be!
Which consoles and platforms can play Fable?
As per the entire series, Fable will be an Xbox Series X/S console exclusive (at launch at least), it will also be released on PC.
Time will tell if it crosses over to PS5, too, as other recent Xbox games have been doing, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
What are the Fable gameplay and story details?
We're a little thin on the ground when it comes to gameplay and story details at the moment. However, the trailer reveals that it will remain a comedic fantasy of the Pratchett tradition.
Its Steam listing tells us "What does it mean to be a Hero? Well, in the fairytale land of Albion, that is entirely up to you. With a dark threat looming, your choices will change Albion forever."
Is there a Fable trailer?
There is a Fable trailer, and, as promised, here it is, complete with Richard Ayoade:
There's also another one with Matt King (Super Hans from Peep Show):
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Ben Huxley is a freelance contributor to Radio Times, with bylines also in TechRadar, WhatCulture, GAMINGbible, and Live Science. A writer of fiction, too, he has a few short stories published and a novel on the way. He has a BA in English Literature, and an MA in creative writing.
