Alright, so, bad news for anyone hyped about the Fable reboot—yeah, it’s been delayed again. The latest Official Xbox Podcast dropped the bombshell: we’re not getting our hands on it until 2026 now. I know, I know, it stings. We’ve been waiting almost five years since they first teased this thing. But hold up—there’s a silver lining. They showed off some fresh pre-alpha footage, and holy crap, it’s gorgeous. Like,Albion’s never looked this good.
Craig Duncan, the big boss at Xbox Game Studios, came on the podcast—jump to 14:10 if you wanna hear it straight from him—and he’s hyped. He’s all, “Look, I get it, delays suck, but trust me, this is worth it.” He’s got mad faith in Playground Games, the crew behind Forza Horizon. And if you’ve played their last couple racing gems, you know they don’t mess around—stunning visuals, tight gameplay, award-winning stuff. Now they’re bringing that magic to Fable. Think jaw-dropping landscapes, that quirky British humor we love, and their own spin on the Albion we’ve been roaming since the OG days. Duncan’s promising the “most beautifully realized version” yet. Bold claim, but the footage? It backs him up.
Tina Amini, the podcast spokesperson, was geeking out too. She’s like, “You brought some clips, right?” And Duncan’s all casual, “Yeah, it’s not a trailer or anything fancy, just some snippets to show where we’re at.” What they showed off—man, it’s got everything. City streets bustling with detail, combat that looks buttery smooth, even a taste of magic and a boss fight Duncan teased but didn’t spoil. (Smart move, dude—don’t piss off the team!) He’s played it himself, and he’s grinning ear to ear about it. Said it feels amazing, like a love letter to the originals but leveled up for today.
The visuals? Insane. There’s this seamless flow from cinematic cuts to actual gameplay—you can barely tell where one ends and the other starts. Little details everywhere, too, like Playground’s obsessed with making every corner of this world pop. Tina, a self-proclaimed Fable OG, was losing it over that. And Duncan’s quick to point out the team’s not just coasting on nostalgia—they’re hardcore fans themselves, balancing what made Fable special with a fresh, modern vibe.
So yeah, 2026. It’s a bummer to wait, no doubt. But if Playground’s cooking up something this pretty, this playable, I’m willing to chill. They’re building it for Xbox Series X/S and PC, and it’s the first big Fable drop since 2010’s Fable 3. After seeing this footage, I’m thinking they might just nail it. Hang in there, folks—it’s gonna be a wild ride when it hits.
