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Fable Delayed To February 2027
Xbox has announced that the upcoming RPG Fable has been delayed to February 2027. The decision was made to give the game more space from other major releases planned for this year. Fable is still set to appear at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7.
The Fable Reboot Has Been Delayed To February 2027
Xbox has announced that the Fable reboot, developed by Playground Games, has been delayed to February 2027. This marks the second delay for the highly anticipated RPG, with Xbox citing a desire to give the game its own dedicated launch window. The franchise, known for its British humor and morality mechanics, was originally teased in 2020.
Xbox delays Fable to February 2027 to avoid GTA 6 (and everything else)
Xbox has delayed the release of Fable to February 2027, citing the need to avoid launching alongside major titles like Grand Theft Auto VI. The delay aims to give the role-playing game its own dedicated moment. Fable will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, as well as Game Pass.
Anticipated Xbox Game’s PS5 Release Date Delayed
Playground Games' upcoming role-playing game Fable has been delayed to February 2027, according to an announcement from Xbox. The game, which is also planned for PlayStation 5, was previously expected in Fall 2026. This marks another delay for the long-awaited title, which was originally announced in 2020.
Fablar! Nya Fable har försenats till nästa år
The Fable reboot, originally planned for a fall release, has been delayed by Xbox to February 2027. This decision was made due to the crowded release schedule for Xbox players this year, which includes titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved and Grand Theft Auto VI. More gameplay footage is expected during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7.
Fable delayed until 2027 as Xbox loses game of chicken with GTA 6
Microsoft has announced that the Fable reboot has been delayed to February 2027 to avoid launching near Grand Theft Auto 6. This decision impacts Xbox's 25th anniversary plans, with Fable now set to be Xbox's biggest Christmas release by default. Other upcoming Xbox titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day are also mentioned, with potential releases before Fable.
Fable Delayed Until 2027, Confirms Xbox
Xbox has announced that the upcoming game Fable has been delayed to February 2027. This decision was made to allow the game to have a dedicated launch moment and avoid scheduling conflicts with other major releases. Despite the delay, Playground Games plans to share significant Fable reveals during the Xbox showcase event on June 7.
Despite Uncertainty Over Exclusivity, Xbox Will Still Show PS5 Logos at Showcase
Microsoft will continue to display PlayStation 5 logos for games releasing on both platforms during its upcoming Xbox Showcase, according to Chief Content Officer Matt Booty. This confirms that titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved and Fable will feature PS5 branding. The presence or absence of PS5 logos for games like Gears of War: E-Day will be a key indicator of Microsoft's future exclusivity strategy.
Xbox Will Show PS5 Logos at Showcase, But May Adjust Moving Forward as Execs Publicly Contradict Each Other
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma contradicted earlier statements from Matt Booty regarding the display of PlayStation 5 logos during Xbox showcases. While Booty indicated a commitment to clearly showing all platforms a game is releasing on, Sharma described the current approach as a 'miss' and stated adjustments would be made for future shows, following fan feedback on social media.
Fable gets pushed back into 2027, but we're at least getting a "major new look" at it at the Xbox Games Showcase
Playground Games' Fable has been delayed to February 2027, with Xbox confirming a major new look at the game will be shown at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7. This latest delay moves the action-adventure title from its previously announced Fall 2024 release window. Xbox cited the need to strategically plan holiday season game launches as the reason for the shift.
Xbox 2026 Line-Up Takes Shape as Fable Delayed to 2027 | Invision Game Community
Xbox has announced that Fable has been delayed to February 2027 to ensure a dedicated launch window and allow for further polish. This strategic shift is part of a broader plan to space out major releases, including titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day, and Grand Theft Auto VI, for maximum impact. Further details on Fable and the wider 2026 lineup will be revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7.
Xbox Games Showcase Won’t Feature Project Helix or Strategy Talk, Confirms Matt Booty
Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty confirmed that the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th will not feature news about the next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, nor will it include broad strategy discussions. The focus will be on games, with confirmed appearances including Gears of War: E-Day, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and potentially Halo: Campaign Evolved, Clockwork Revolution, and State of Decay 3.
Fable Delayed to February 2027, “Major New Look” Coming at Xbox Games Showcase
Playground Games' Fable has been delayed to February 2027, with Microsoft citing the need to better plan game launches and give the title its deserved moment. The open-world RPG will receive a "major new look" at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th. This delay aims to avoid conflicts with other major releases like Grand Theft Auto VI.
Gears of War: E-Day Release Date Could Be Announced on June 7th After Recent GRAC Rating
Gears of War: E-Day has been rated by South Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee, suggesting a release date announcement could be imminent. The Coalition is expected to reveal more gameplay and insights during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th, with a potential launch in the latter half of 2026. The game is slated for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with a possible PlayStation 5 release.
Summer Game Fest 2026 date and times - plus State of Play, Nintendo, and more
Summer Game Fest 2026 will kick off with Sony's State of Play on June 2nd, featuring Marvel's Wolverine, followed by the main Summer Game Fest showcase on June 5th. Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 7th, with Nintendo's Direct expected mid-June. The event season also includes various other showcases like the Women-Led Games Showcase, Access-Ability Summer Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show.
As Halo and Forza Horizon 6 prepare to jump ship to PS5, Xbox fans use new community voting tool to tell Microsoft they…
Microsoft has launched a new community polling tool called Xbox Player Voice, allowing players to submit feedback and vote on suggestions. This comes as some former Xbox exclusives like Starfield and Grounded are becoming available on other platforms, with Forza Horizon 6 and Halo: Campaign Evolved also slated for PlayStation 5 ports. Xbox fans are using the new tool to express their desire for more backward-compatible games and free online play.
Forza Horizon 6 Proves Xbox Still Has One Franchise No One Can Touch
Forza Horizon 6 continues the franchise's streak of critical acclaim, earning high Metascores and praise for its visuals, gameplay, and open-world design in Japan. This consistent excellence stands in contrast to the struggles of other Xbox franchises like Halo and Gears of War. Playground Games' ability to deliver on fan expectations and maintain quality is highlighted as the key to Forza Horizon's enduring success.
Best games you won’t believe are turning 25 in 2026
Several iconic video games released around the turn of the millennium are celebrating significant anniversaries, with many turning 25 in 2026. Titles like Gran Turismo 3, Devil May Cry, Halo: Combat Evolved, Metal Gear Solid 2, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Final Fantasy X, Silent Hill 2, Ico, Conker's Bad Fur Day, and Grand Theft Auto 3 are highlighted for their lasting impact and influence on the industry.
Best games you won’t believe are turning 25 in 2026
Several iconic video games released around the turn of the millennium are celebrating significant anniversaries, with many turning 25 in 2026. Titles like Gran Turismo 3, Devil May Cry, Halo: Combat Evolved, Metal Gear Solid 2, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Final Fantasy X, Silent Hill 2, Ico, Conker's Bad Fur Day, and Grand Theft Auto 3 are highlighted for their lasting impact and influence on the industry.
Xbox can never go back to exclusives and Halo on PS5 is the proof of that
The article argues that Xbox can no longer return to a strategy of dedicated console exclusives, citing the upcoming PlayStation 5 release of Halo: Combat Evolved as proof. Despite some internal discussions about re-evaluating exclusivity, the author believes that Microsoft's financial realities and the need to reach a wider audience make a multiplatform approach inevitable for major franchises.
