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Fable

Fable

RPGAdventure
Release DateFeb 23, 2027· Your local time: TBA
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Release Date

PCFeb 18, 2027
XboxFeb 18, 2027
PlayStationFeb 18, 2027
Switch-

Unlock Times

To be announced, No hour or timezone has been assumed.

Editions & Pre order

Standard Edition — $69.99; the base game on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Premium Edition — $99.99; grants five days of Advanced Access starting February 18, 2027.
Collector's Edition — confirmed to exist; contents and pricing not fully revealed yet.

Where to buy

Release Milestones

2020-07-23 — Revealed with a first trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase July 2020: a brand-new Fable from Playground Games for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
2026-01-22 — First full gameplay reveal during the Xbox Developer Direct January 2026, announcing a Fall 2026 release window.
2026-05-29 — Xbox's Matt Booty announces a delay to February 2027 to avoid a crowded fall release slate.
2026-06-07 — Release date trailer at Xbox Games Showcase 2026 locks February 23, 2027 and pre-orders go live, confirming a simultaneous day-one launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
2027-02-18 — Premium Edition Advanced Access opens, five days ahead of launch.
2027-02-23 — Worldwide release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam and Xbox PC), day one on Game Pass.

Game Overview

Become the Hero you want to be in an immersive open-world action-RPG where each choice shapes your journey, reputation is everything, and fairytale endings are never guaranteed.

Fable begins with the player character as a child in Albion. The character discovers heroic powers early in life. After a time jump, players continue as the adult hero in their home village of Briar Hill. A stranger turns the hero’s grandmother and the village to stone, prompting the hero to leave and investigate what happened. Players can travel freely across the map, including southern villages and northern regions. Key locations include the capital Bowerstone, which contains Fairfax Castle and the Heroes’ Guild. The Heroes’ Guild appears as a point of interest in the early story. The setting is described as a fairy tale world rather than a traditional fantasy game. This version of Fable does not continue the previous games’ storylines, but some elements of the original lore and the concept of Albion are included. Player choices affect relationships with non-player characters, story outcomes, and how the world responds to the hero.

Screenshots

Trailers

Announcement Trailer

Trailer

Trailer

Pre-Alpha Gameplay

Teaser

Dev Diary

System Requirements

pc

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 22H2
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel i7‐6850K
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6600 / Nvidia RTX 5050 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel A580
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 135 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 22H2
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel i5‐11600KF
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT/ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060TI
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 135 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required

FAQ

When does Fable release?

February 23, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, delayed from Fall 2026 (announced May 29, 2026). Premium Edition owners can start playing on February 18, 2027 via Advanced Access.

Is Fable coming to PS5?

Yes — Fable launches simultaneously on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC as a day-one multiplatform release, and it is also on Game Pass day one.

Can my PC run Fable?

Minimum: Windows 10 22H2, Ryzen 5 2600 / i7-6850K, 12 GB RAM, RX 6600 / RTX 2060 / Intel A580 and 135 GB on an SSD. Recommended: Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600KF, 16 GB RAM, RX 6700 XT / RTX 3060 Ti.

What are the editions and prices?

Standard Edition is $69.99 and Premium Edition is $99.99 (includes five days of Advanced Access). A Collector's Edition has been confirmed but its contents and price are not fully revealed yet.

What is Fable about?

Playground Games' (Forza Horizon team) open-world action RPG reimagining of Albion, blending fairy-tale British humour with 'playful moral chaos' — your choices shape how the world reacts to you.

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