Fable Release Expected to Delay From 2026 to 2027

Fable, the highly anticipated action role-playing game from Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games, originally slated for a 2025 release and then delayed to 2026, may now face another delay potentially pushing its launch to 2027. Insider reports, including those from XboxEra co-host Shpeshal Nick, indicate this delay stems not from development issues but from the need for additional time to polish the game, especially given Playground Games' first venture into the RPG genre. Xbox leadership, including Craig Duncan and Phil Spencer, have expressed confidence in the project and emphasized that the delays are intended to ensure a refined and polished final product. Despite these setbacks, Xbox's 2026 first-party lineup remains strong, potentially mitigating the impact of Fable's delay on the platform's overall offerings. However, further delays could challenge Microsoft's promise to celebrate Xbox's 25th anniversary with major franchise releases. Fans remain hopeful but cautious, as the game will have been in development for nearly a decade by the time of the possible 2027 release.