Fable development studio Playground Studios is pushing back against the recent reports that the game is getting delayed, potentially as late as 2027. Fans have been waiting a long time for a new entry in the Fable series, with this recent entry having been announced all the way back in 2020. Thankfully, Playground Games appears to have been making steady progress, as the developer confirmed an Autumn 2026 release earlier this year during the Xbox Developers event.
However, recent rumors have started to put that launch window into doubt. Game Mess host Jeff Grubb recently indicated that he heard from sources that Fable has been pushed internally, though the studio was still working to release the game in 2026, potentially in December before the end of the year. Another potential sticking point is the eventual launch of GTA 6 by Rockstar Games, currently slated to arrive on November 19, though many are anticipating a potential delay there as well. Whatever the case, studios are struggling to find a good time to launch games as they also attempt to avoid the GTA 6 release window.
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