In a surprising turn of events, early gameplay footage of the highly anticipated next installment of the Fable series was unveiled during the Official Xbox Podcast. The footage gave fans a tantalizing glimpse into the game's expansive world, showcasing a variety of locations, an engaging combat system, diverse enemy types, and a brief cutscene. Notably, the iconic chicken kick, a beloved feature from previous games, also made an appearance, much to the delight of long-time fans.
Prior to this reveal, the head of Xbox Game Studios had announced a delay for Fable, pushing its release from 2025 to 2026. The delay was attributed to the need for additional time to polish and refine the game, ensuring it meets the high expectations set by its predecessors.
The reboot of the iconic Fable series was first announced on July 23, 2020. However, in the three years following the announcement, information about the game's progress has been scarce, indicating that Fable was still in the early stages of development. The involvement of Playground Games, the main developer, and the additional support from Eidos Montreal, further underscored the complexity and challenges faced in bringing this ambitious project to life. The absence of polished gameplay footage for an extended period highlighted the significant issues the development team was tackling.
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