Playground Games said they wanted to give Fable the "dedicated moment it deserves."
Players hoping to jump into Playground Games' reboot of Fable next year will have to wait a little longer. Xbox has announced that the fantasy RPG has been delayed and is now set to launch in February 2027, while also confirming that a fresh look at the game will be shown during the Xbox Games Showcase on 7 June.
The release date change was revealed in a post from the official Xbox account on X, which said the move would allow Fable to have “the dedicated moment it deserves”.
Fable
Release date: February 2027
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
Developer: Playground Games
When will Fable release?
Xbox confirmed that Fable has been moved to February 2027 as part of its plans for upcoming game launches.
Explaining the decision, Xbox said that “this year is packed with incredible games for XBOX players to enjoy”, naming several upcoming releases including Grand Theft Auto VI.
The company said it was moving Fable to February 2027 as it plans its holiday launch schedule, adding that the delay will allow the game to have “the dedicated moment it deserves”.
Xbox also confirmed that players will get “a major new look” at Fable during the XBOX Games Showcase on 7 June, alongside updates on its broader line-up.
Will Fable appear at the Xbox Games Showcase?
Alongside the delay announcement, Xbox confirmed that Fable will be featured during the Xbox Games Showcase on 7 June. The company said players can expect “a major new look” at the game during the presentation, which will also include updates on its broader line-up.
With Xbox now promising another “major new look” at the Xbox Games Showcase, players will get another update on the reboot ahead of its newly announced February 2027 release.
