The new Fable is being created by a team of series fans, with many developers moving from all over the world to a small town in Warwickshire to work on the game.
The transfer of Fable to Playground Games, a studio primarily known for the Forza Horizon series, initially raised questions: the team had to tackle a completely different genre and meet the expectations of trilogy fans. However, director Ralph Fulton is confident that the game is being made by people who deeply understand why players loved the original.
According to Fulton, “every team member is first and foremost a 'Fable fan'”. A shared love for the series united the team, which was built almost from scratch, and this should be felt in the game itself.
The developers are also focusing on a story with vivid characters and unexpected twists. The ending, as is tradition, will present the player with a difficult choice, the consequences of which will make them reflect on their own decisions. Fable will be released on February 23, 2027, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.