Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games have announced that the long-awaited evolution of the Fable franchise will release on February 23rd, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The information came as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, alongside a new in-engine trailer introducing Isabel, the Hero of Wraithmarsh, who acts as the game’s villain, portrayed by actress Hayley Atwell (Mission Impossible, Marvel Cinematic Universe). Check it out below!
Fable Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Trailer
As seen above, Isabel narrates to the camera in a mockumentary-style one-sided speech, detailing her motivation, mired in grief, to become the only Hero needed in Albion to ensure its order and prosperity. Between her words, we see snapshots of the story of Fable juxtaposed against encounters with some of the series’ longstanding foes, such as Hobbes, Balverines, and riddle-dealing Demon Doors. It ends with a stinger revealing the sinister involvement of Jack of Blades, the villain of the first Fable game.
Fable will put players in the role of the Hero of Briar Hill, a customisable protagonist played by either Lily Nichol (Lockwood & Co.) or Ukweli Roach (Horizon Forbidden West), thrust into the wider world of Albion by fate. In that journey across Albion, they will shape the world and its inhabitants through a wide array of choices that echo back as consequences in a free-form milleau reminiscent of the original games. For a deeper look, check out an official synopsis below:
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.
A New Beginning For A Legendary Franchise
Fable returns in a stunning reboot of a beloved franchise. As the first Hero in a generation, explore a living Albion filled with peculiar characters, dark humour, and chickens… lots of chickens. This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s a new beginning set in a beautifully vibrant open world.
Be The Hero You Want To Be
Customize your Hero’s appearance and wield powerful weapons as you weave melee, ranged, and magical combat. Take on bandits, beasts, and creatures — including brand-new enemies and fan-favorites like Hobbes, Balverines, and Trolls. Your power grows right alongside your reputation.
Build An Extraordinary Life
Beyond all the combat lies a living world where you can carve your own identity. Get filthy rich as a landlord or blacksmith, romance a villager (or three), have a bunch of kids, and watch as your reputation precedes you. Being a Hero is a bit like being a celebrity… if celebrities carried swords and occasionally battled giant fire-breathing chickens.
Your Choices Change The World
In Albion, a Hero’s reputation is everything. Your noble deeds and questionable decisions affect your relationship with each villager and can even shape the world around you. Whose opinion matters most? The choice is yours… and so are the consequences. It’s up to you to decide what it means to be a Hero.
Fable Screenshots
As also seen in the trailer above, pre-orders for Fable are live and are available in digital and physical editions. Players can pre-order the Standard Edition (digital or physical), Premium Edition (digital), or Collector’s Edition (physical). A full list of what bonuses players can expect in each edition lies below:
- Standard Edition ($69.99 USD)
- A copy of the base game
- Premium Edition ($99.99)
- A copy of the base game
- Five days of early access
- “Splendid Armour” Cosmetic Outfit
- “Bastard Armour” Cosmetic Outfit
- Digital Artbook
- Digital Original Soundtrack
- Immediate access to the “Order of the Hero” expansion upon its launch
- 9 in-game gifts (3 x Queen Boquets, 3 x Bags of Offal, and 3 x Decadent Gold-Leaf Bread)
- Collector’s Edition ($199.99)
- Everything included in the Premium Edition
- A Jack of Blades statuette
- A hardcover art book
- A steelbook case
- A Guild Seal lapel pin
- Pre-Order Bonuses (any edition)
- “Chicken Suit” Cosmetic Outfit
- 3 in-game gifts (Wild Flower Bouquet, a Toy Chicken, and a Scones & Jam Picnic Hamper)
Originally announced in 2020, it has been a long road of development for this next iteration of Fable, but by all accounts, it’s shaping up to be an epic saga replete with star power and choice buoyed in legacy. As a longtime fan of the franchise, I’m deeply curious to see if Playground Games’ efforts will pay off come early next year. At the very least, to see a Hero once again wear a chicken suit while adventuring, there’s nothing fowl about that!
If you’re curious about a deep dive into eleven major players of the cast, check out the extensive Xbox Wire article, featuring narrative director Clive Owens.
Fable will release on February 27th, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
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