Fable 4 is now officially set to release sometime in 2026, following a delay from its original 2025 window[1][2][3][4][5]. The game will be available for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC, with day-one access on Xbox Game Pass[2][3].
The delay was announced in February 2025 by Craig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, who emphasized that the team wanted to give Playground Games “more time” to deliver a title that meets fans’ expectations[1][4]. Recent major gaming presentations, such as the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, did not provide a new exact release date—only reaffirming the 2026 launch window[1][6]. Microsoft and Playground Games have reiterated that the project is progressing and reassure that the wait will be worthwhile[1][4].
Fable will be a reboot of the iconic RPG series and is not planned for Xbox One or PlayStation consoles at launch. The game is being developed with modernized gameplay and visuals, aiming to bring the Fable universe to a new generation of players[2][3]. Additional details and more concrete updates are expected closer to the 2026 release window.
References
- [1] GamesRadar: Fable 4’s release date window has been pushed back to arrive sometime in 2026
- [2] TechRadar: Fable 4 – everything we know about the new Fable game
- [3] Wikipedia: Fable (2026 video game)
- [4] IGN: Fable Delayed to 2026, Microsoft Reveals Brand New Pre-Alpha Gameplay
- [5] YouTube: Fable Gameplay REVEALED & DELAYED to 2026
- [6] YouTube: Is Fable In Trouble? Here’s What We Know