Microsoft Announces Fable Delay, Now Launches February 2027
Xbox said the delay gives Fable a dedicated launch window as it weighs a crowded 2026 slate of major releases, including Grand Theft Auto VI.
- On Friday, Microsoft announced the Fable reboot is delayed to February 2027, stating the move ensures the game has the "dedicated moment it deserves" amidst a packed holiday 2026 release season.
- The decision avoids competition with Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6, launching November 19, 2026, while the 2026 slate features heavy titles including Halo and Gears.
- Despite the delay, Xbox confirmed Fable will still feature at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7, 2026, providing players a "major" look at the game.
- This scheduling shift impacts Xbox's 25th anniversary plans, already hampered by proximity to Grand Theft Auto's November 19 launch, as Fable had previously targeted fall 2026.
- Developer Playground Games continues production on the RPG for PS5 and Xbox Series, with the title arriving on Game Pass immediately at launch.
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