Playground Games’ Fable is officially delayed to 2026 after previously being announced for this year. However, some new pre-alpha footage debuted on the Official Xbox Podcast with Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan. Check it out below.
Though it’s less than a minute, it showcases casual walking through Albion’s forests, followed by horse riding. The environments look stunning, but the combat is perhaps the most intriguing aspect. It is very Witcher 3-esque, as rumors noted before, but less twirling and more grounded. There’s even some sharp parrying showcased.
The player uses a sword and a two-handed hammer while throwing a fireball. A werewolf-esque creature is visible, which is probably the boss battle Duncan (who called the combat “amazing”) is alluding to. There’s even a humorous bit where a bear trap is set, and a frying pan of sausages is casually placed on top as bait. And of course, the player can kick chickens if they so desire.
Fable is in development for Xbox Series X/S and PC. It’s also allegedly coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
