They found it in an old Lionhead archive. One forgotten document defined the look of the new Fable
The creator of the Fable reboot stressed that it will be a different game from the projects created by Lionhead. However, the team made sure to capture the essence of the series, helped by one of the old files.
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Martin Bukowski
January 23, 2026
Fable stays true to the series' roots, but offers unprecedented freedom to explore a vast, fairy-tale world
Fable shows off its charms in a new trailer. The reboot of the Fable series from Playground Games is getting closer.
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Martin Bukowski
January 23, 2026
New graphics from Fable suggest return of crime city from second installment of RPG series
A sizable set of concept art from the new Fable has leaked online. They allow us to guess more about what Playground Games studio is doing.
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Adrian Werner
January 20, 2026
In Fable, we'll kick the chicken again. New gameplay trailer teases 2026 release but sparks concerns for some players
Fable has been delayed to 2026, but as a consolation, players have received a new gameplay trailer. It reveals the return of the series' iconic mechanic of kicking chickens.
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Martin Bukowski
February 26, 2025
Fable officially delayed to 2026
On the Official Xbox Podcast, the head of Xbox Game Studios confirmed that Fable has been delayed to 2026. Don't worry, it will be „worth the wait.”.
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Matt Buckley
February 25, 2025
High development costs for new Fable may lead to PS5 release
Jez Corden is convinced that Microsoft will give up on exclusive titles and more Xbox games will sooner or later make their way to PlayStation.
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Jacob Blazewicz
December 17, 2024
Devs of New Fable and Forza Horizon 6 Grow Stronger. Playground Games Opens New Division to Support Reboot of Cult RPG Series
Playground Games studio recently opened a new division. In it, the developers of the Forza Horizon series will continue working on a new installment of the Fable series.
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Maciej Gaffke
July 30, 2024
Peter Molynuex Thinks Modern Games and Their Devs Fear Risk: 'Making Sequels Used to be Shameful'
According to Fable creator Peter Molynuex, the current realities of the gaming industry effectively block developers from creating entirely new, revolutionary brands.
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Kamil Kleszyk
October 3, 2023
Peter Molyneux Has an Idea 'Not Seen in Any Game Before'
The father of the Fable series and the unforgettable Black & White, Peter Molyneux, has revealed that his upcoming project will be reminiscent of the greatest hits he created.
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Kamil Kleszyk
July 7, 2023
Clear Reference to Fable Heralds Imminent Presentation
The new Fable could be one of the highlights of this year's Xbox Games Showcase. With the latest video, Microsoft has piqued gamer curiosity.
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Adam Adamczyk
May 31, 2023
Fable Fraws on The Witcher; Avowed Follows Starfield as Next Xbox RPG (Leak)
In a recent episode of their podcast, VGC editors revealed new unofficial information about upcoming Xbox games. The industry journalists mentioned Fable and Avowed, among others.
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Kamil Kleszyk
March 5, 2023
Fable at Least Partially Playable; Fairytale RPG Show Possibly in June
Development of the Fable reboot has reportedly reached a stage where that title is playable. It is possible that it will be presented at June's Xbox & Bethesda Showcase 2023.
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Hubert Sledziewski
February 7, 2023
New Deus Ex Allegedly in Pipeline; Devs Also Assist on Fable
According to new reports, Eidos Montreal is already working on a new installment of Deus Ex and simultaneously helping with the next Fable game.
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Adrian Werner
November 2, 2022
Fable to Offer Forza Horizon's Quality, but Devs Are in No Hurry
The latest Fable is supposed to be the essence of the series. The head of Microsoft Studios declares that we should expect high quality straight out of Forza Horizon 5.
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Adam Adamczyk
September 5, 2022
Fable Dev Comments on Alleged Problems and Reassures Fans
Amie Loake, a producer working on Fable, has spoken out on rumors that Playground Games is downsizing the project due to issues with the game engine, among other things.
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Kamil Kleszyk
June 2, 2022
Fable Could be in Trouble; Ex-dev on Behind-the-scenes
The work on new Fable may be plagued by problems. According to the latest reports, Playground Games lacks employees with proper knowledge.
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Przemyslaw Dygas
March 23, 2022
The Co-founder of the Studio Responsible for Forza Horizon Resigns
The studio responsible for the Forza Horizon series loses its leader. Its boss and co-founder Gavin Raeburn left Playground Games.
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Agnes Adamus
January 5, 2022
Microsoft Admits Shutting Down Fable Devs was a Mistake
Microsoft - including Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox - realizes that closing down Lionhead, the studio responsible for the Fable series, was a mistake caused by the desire to promote Kinect. The company declares that it has learned its lesson, which is said to be have been proved by the successful cooperation with developers from Xbox Game Studios.
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Hubert Sledziewski
December 13, 2021
Work on New Fable Started Right After Lionhead Shutdown and Said to Continue to This Day
A post by a Playground Games employee suggests that work on the Fable reboot began shortly after Lionhead Studios shut down. It may have been in development for as long as four years at this point.
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Michael Zegar
November 7, 2021
Phil Spencer Hints at Fable 4's Release Date
Phil Spencer hinted at the release date for Fable 4. The chief of the Xbox brand has also assured that he thinks Playground Games will succeed in maintaining the series' light-hearted, fairytale vibe.
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Hubert Sledziewski
July 5, 2021