Heroes rejoice! After being announced way back at the XBOX Games Showcase in 2020, we finally have some more information about the new, upcoming Fable.
If you’re as excited as we are, you’ll want to know every single detail. There are a few juicy details about, so this is everything we know about Fable so far.
What is Fable?
Since it’s been over a decade since the last Fable game (try not to feel old, try not to feel old) some of you may be a little unfamiliar with this series. For those out the loop, Fable is fantasy RPG with a distinctly British identity. The first game was released in 2004 for the original Xbox and was developed by Lionehad Studios and master of overhyping Peter Molyneux.
While the original game became a bit of a meme for not meeting pre-launch promises – think No Man’s Sky without the redemption arc – an improved version was received more favourably, and the sequel of Fable II was widely lauded. A fun world, easy to pick up gameplay, sharp writing, and a stellar cast were all traits the third game carried. Sadly, after the 2012 Kinect exclusive Fable: The Journey and a remake of the first game, time caught up to Lionhead Studios.
After spinning their wheels on co-op only game Fable Legends for three years, Microsoft pulled the plug in 2016, cancelling the game and closing Lionhead Studios down for good. Thankfully, this was not the end of Fable’s story.
A Reboot is Coming…
Two years after rumours first started circulating, Microsoft confirmed that a new Fable game was in development under the helm of Playground Games. Another developer under the Xbox Games Studio, they’re otherwise best (and only) known for the entire Forza Horizon series. But that hasn’t stopped them from assembling one hell of a team to trade the steering wheel in for swords and sorcery.
First up is narrative lead Anne Megill, a former dev for Remedy Entertainment who knows a thing or two about storytelling with Alan Wake on their resume. She’s joined by Andrew Walsh, who was a senior writer for the spectacular Horizon: Forbidden West. Suffice it to say, there’s an enviable creative pedigree being assembled for the game, and the in-house engine in ForzaTech to power that ambition.
If that wasn’t enough, Playground Games is based in Leamington Spa here in the jolly UK. It’s an important note, as the wry whimsy and sarcasm of the Fable series has always been distinctly British with its Monty Python-esque style. And if you were afraid that wouldn’t be present…
The Return of Fable!
At the XBOX Games Showcase 2023, the first teaser trailer was released for the new Fable game. Featuring Richard Ayoade as vegetable enthusiast Dave, while a Hero kicked butt in a glorious fantasy land around him, the spirit of the series seems alive and well in this reboot.
Now, we have a second trailer and a release window, curtesy of the XBOX Games Showcase 2024. Swapping Dave the vegetable enthusiast for Humphry, Albion’s Greatest* Hero, this trailer showcases plenty of monsters, the ever-present dry wit, and hints of something fearsome to face. Just when we thought we couldn’t be more excited!
*Retired
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When Will Fable Release?
Oh, the hype is getting real now! While it isn’t a firm date to mark in your calendar, the latest trailer has provided us with a release window. 2025.
In an earlier post-Showcase interview with Axios, Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty spoke about how expectations of game development need to be shifted from two to three years to five to six with the level of fidelity and higher expectations. And yes, he was talking about Fable as well as other Xbox IPs, like Halo and Gears of War.
Fingers crossed everything stays on track!
Best Gaming PCs to Play Fable
With still some time before the launch, you’ll need a gaming PC that’s already cutting-edge and definitely future-proof. Luckily, we have you covered. Here at Overclockers UK, you’ll find plenty of amazing gaming PCs today ready to play the games of tomorrow. We’ve picked out a few of our faves, but if they don’t fit your Fable vibes the full collection is waiting for you!
Refract Gaming Celeste
Our next pick comes from our Refract range of pre-built gaming PCs. The Refract Gaming Celeste has everything you need for any quest packed into it. With an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and 32GB DDR5 RAM, you can adventure at speed. With the power of an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Graphics Card, unlock the performance enhancing features of Ada Lovelace architecture in all your favourite games. Celeste has everything you need to get ready for Fable and all the other games ahead!
MSI Pulse 15 Gaming Laptop
Get yourself Fable-ready and reach new levels of portable performance with the MSI Pulse 15 Gaming Laptop. The processing power of its Intel Core i7-13700H CPU is as perfect a partner for any aspiring Hero. Unlock revolutionary graphical prowess with the NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU and 15.6” QHD display. Plus, the 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB NVMe SSD will keep all your gaming running smooth with lightning-fast loading times. Enjoy your Fable adventures wherever your own take you.
OcUK Gaming Germanium Z7
Stacked with absolutely cutting-edge hardware, the Germanium Z7 is a beast of a gaming PC. Seriously, this thing makes Dave and his vegetables look like small fries. Contained within the incredible Phanteks Evolv X case is both a fourteenth generation Intel Core i7 CPU and an NVIDIA 4090 graphics card. That kind of hardware will have you blazing through any and all games the future could bring, from Fable to anything Ubisoft Forward had on show.
Keep the Adventure Going
The wait for Fable is going to be a long one. Why not fill that time with some other games? The Overclockers UK blog is chock-full of gaming inspo.
Are You Hyped for Fable?
Are you excited for the return of this legendary Xbox IP? What other games from the Games Showcase are you excited to play? Let us know in the comments below.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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