Fable
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Round Up: All the PS5 Reveals from the Xbox Showcase 2026The Xbox Showcase 2026 featured numerous game reveals, with many titles confirmed for PlayStation 5 alongside Xbox Series X and PC. Notable announcements included Persona 4 Revival, Wo-Long 2, and a new Spyro game, while Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution were highlighted as Xbox exclusives. Discussions among players centered on the exclusivity of certain titles and the overall lineup's appeal to different player bases.
Xbox's Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not timed exclusives, as PlayStation 5 misses out on upcoming releasesXbox has confirmed that upcoming titles Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be exclusive to the Xbox platform and will not be released on PlayStation 5. This decision comes as part of Xbox's renewed focus on console exclusives under new CEO Asha Sharma, despite recent multiplatform releases like Grounded and Sea of Thieves.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 - Everything Announced!The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game announcements and reveals, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo Campaign Evolved, Persona 4 Revival, and DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations. Microsoft also announced a limited-edition green XBOX Series X console for its 25th anniversary. Several titles are slated for release in 2026 and 2027, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives.
Everything Shown At Xbox Games Showcase: Gears Of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo, Spyro And MoreThe Xbox Games Showcase featured numerous game announcements and updates, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6. Several titles were confirmed as Xbox console exclusives, while others are slated for multiplatform releases. The event also highlighted new content for existing games like Sea of Thieves and Fallout 76, alongside special 25th anniversary Xbox hardware.
Metro 2039 will break out of the bunker just in time to join the flood of games releasing in February 2027Metro 2039 is slated for a February 2027 release, joining a crowded launch window alongside titles like Fable and State of Decay 3. Developer 4A Games has released a trailer showcasing the signature Metro atmosphere with gas masks, monsters, and a returning antagonist named Hunter from Metro 2033.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary HardwareThe XBOX Games Showcase 2026 highlighted numerous upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and Senua, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives. The event also celebrated XBOX's 25th anniversary with the announcement of limited edition hardware and revealed new trailers and gameplay for games like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6.
Fable's first expansion will be Order of the Hero, and it's included in the RPG's $100 Premium EditionPlayground Games and Xbox Game Studios revealed that Fable will launch on February 23, 2027, with its first DLC, Order of the Hero, included in the $99.99 Premium Edition. The standard edition will cost $69.99, and the price for purchasing the DLC separately has not yet been announced.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026: Fable Gets An Exciting New Trailer Featuring Its Main VillainPlayground Games revealed a new trailer for the upcoming Fable reboot during the XBOX Games Showcase 2026, introducing Isabel, voiced by Hayley Atwell, as the game's main villain. The trailer also featured new gameplay footage and hinted at the return of Jack of Blades. Fable is set to launch on February 23, 2027, with early access for the Premium Edition starting February 18, and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, and Game Pass.
Fable release date finally confirmed by Xbox after the RPG's recent delay, now set for February 2027The highly anticipated RPG Fable has a confirmed release date of February 23, 2027, as announced by Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will also be included with Xbox Game Pass. Both standard and premium editions are available for pre-order, with the premium version including additional cosmetic items and the first post-launch expansion.
Fable gets a new trailer and release date at the Xbox ShowcaseMicrosoft and Playground Games have announced that Fable will be released on February 23, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and will be available on Game Pass. The game will feature a large open world with dynamic NPCs and a morality system, where players begin as a child in Briar Hill whose heroic powers emerge after their town is turned to stone.
Fable gets a moody story trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase, coming to Xbox, PS5, and PC next FebruaryThe upcoming Fable game has a new story trailer and a release date of February 23, 2027, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The trailer introduces a darker tone for the hero, Isable, shifting from the series' traditional comedic style. This release date positions the game away from Grand Theft Auto 6's launch window.
Fable Gets PS5 Release Date and Hayley Atwell in Latest Gameplay TrailerXbox Game Studios and Playground Games have announced that Fable will be released on PlayStation 5 on February 23, 2027. The trailer also revealed that Hayley Atwell will voice the game's villain, Isabel, joining a cast of other British actors.
Fable reboot gets February 2027 release dateXbox Game Studios and Playground Games have announced that the Fable reboot will be released on February 23, 2027. The open-world action RPG will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game promises a new beginning for the legendary franchise with a focus on player choice and reputation.
Everything Announced at Xbox Showcase 2026The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6. Several new games and DLCs were revealed, with many slated for 2026 and 2027 releases across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Microsoft also celebrated Xbox's 25th anniversary with a special edition console.
19.00 – Xbox Games Showcase med Gears of War: E-DayThe Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will heavily feature Gears of War: E-Day with a dedicated post-show. The event is expected to reveal release dates for Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Grounded 2, with potential updates on State of Decay 3 and next-generation Xbox consoles. Forza Horizon 5 is also mentioned as a possible reveal for PlayStation 5.
Rumour: Gears of War: E-Day Was Coming to PS5, Xbox Cancelled Port Very RecentlyA recent rumor suggests that Gears of War: E-Day was in development for the PlayStation 5 until very recently, but Xbox has now allegedly canceled the port. This decision reportedly comes amid shifting strategies regarding exclusivity for Microsoft's first-party titles.
New Xbox CEO says successful platforms "must have exclusive content" and is "looking at that very closely" as Halo and Fable prepare to jump to PS5Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that successful platforms require exclusive content, a strategy the company is actively considering for titles like Halo and Fable, which are reportedly coming to PlayStation 5. Sharma emphasized balancing broad audience reach with the need for platform-defining exclusives, acknowledging the evolving ways players consume content.
As every other rival game flees from GTA 6's November release, Palworld lead jokes Pocketpair is going to launch "1.0, Palfarm and the dating sim right alongside" itAs many games are rescheduling their releases to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6's November launch, Palworld's lead John Buckley jokingly suggested releasing Palworld 1.0, Palfarm, and the dating sim simultaneously. This comes as the September and October 2026 release windows become increasingly crowded, leading some to question if releasing alongside GTA 6 might be a viable strategy for certain titles.
State of Play Recap – September just became a murderers’ row for game releases, and that could be a problemThe upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November has caused a significant bottleneck in game release schedules, with many publishers opting for late September and early October to avoid direct competition. This clustering of releases, particularly around September 24th to October 2nd, could lead to reduced sales and force gamers to make difficult purchasing decisions. Some titles, like Fable and Tomb Raider, have been delayed to 2027 to escape the crowded launch window.
Phantom Blade Zero gets slight delay, with S-Game determined to launch the "best version" on day onePhantom Blade Zero has been delayed by 50 days, moving its release date from September 9, 2026, to October 29, 2026. S-Game CEO 'Soulframe' stated the delay is to allow for significant improvements to character models and environments, ensuring the best possible version of the Wuxia-inspired action RPG is available at launch. The new trailer also confirmed pre-orders will open this summer.