Fable
“Fairytale ending not guaranteed.”
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Release
23 February 2027
Setting
Albion — a reimagined fantasy Britain
Protagonist
Custom Hero
Platforms
Xbox · PS5 · PC
Modes
Single-player
Engine
ForzaTech
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Rating
T / PEGI 16
Studio
Playground Games
What makes it matter
Pillar 01
Your Hero, Your Legend
Deep character creator and morality system — every choice writes your reputation across Albion.
Pillar 02
Living Albion
A next-gen reimagining of fairy-tale Britain with dynamic weather, wildlife and townsfolk who remember you.
Pillar 03
British Wit Intact
Playground preserves Lionhead's dry, satirical soul — quests you'll want to re-read for the writing alone.
At a glance
Day one on Xbox Series, PC & PS5 — 23 Feb 2027
Day one on Game Pass
Reputation-driven choice system returns
Open-world Albion built in ForzaTech
What to expect
Playground Games — the studio behind Forza Horizon — reboots Lionhead's beloved fantasy RPG with a fresh tone, fairy-tale satire intact and a stunning new vision of Albion built in ForzaTech.
Confirmed for launch on 23 February 2027, Fable arrives day one on Xbox Series X|S, PC and PlayStation 5, with Xbox Play Anywhere support and Game Pass on day one.
Become the Hero you want to be in an immersive open world where each choice shapes your journey, reputation is everything, and the series' signature dry British humour runs through every quest.
The story so far
Jun 2020
Fable announced at Xbox Games Showcase.
Jun 2026
Extended gameplay showcase + PS5 announcement.
Aug 26 2026
Gamescom hands-on: combat demo shown to press for the first time.
Aug 28 2026
18-minute Bowerstone quest gameplay demo published; Playground confirms the Feb 2027 slip is about polish.
Feb 23 2027
Global launch across Xbox, PC and PS5.
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