Fable 4: In-Depth Gameplay and Release Window Revealed at Xbox Developer Direct

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - After a long wait, comprehensive details about the latest Fable game were finally revealed during the Xbox Developer Direct on January 22, 2026.

This highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG) is being developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios.

Fable is positioned as a reboot that aims to refresh the franchise with contemporary gameplay mechanics and visuals, targeting a new generation of players worldwide.

Players will explore a vast open world, interact with thousands of unique non-player characters (NPCs), and shape their own destiny through the Fable series' signature morality system.

With a release window set for Fall 2026, Fable is set to launch across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Windows (PC), Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and supported handheld gaming devices.

We finally got a proper look at FABLE and it looks magnificent, this is a ridiculously detailed RPG and a real GOTY contender. Here are the highlights:- Character Creation CONFIRMED, Play as any character you want, and customize their outfits- “The living population”… pic.twitter.com/4rVDeJNKEB

— Synth Potato🥔 (@SynthPotato) January 22, 2026

Development on Fable Games began after the closure of Lionhead Studios in early 2016, sparking speculation and anticipation among fans.

Official confirmation of the new installment came during the Xbox Games Showcase in 2020, marking the return of the beloved franchise.

On January 8, 2026, Xbox announced that Fable would be part of the highly anticipated Xbox Developer Direct, where Playground Games promised to reveal in-depth gameplay details.

That promise was fulfilled on January 22, 2026, when Fable was finally fully revealed, showcasing gameplay footage and new information that wowed fans.

Playground Games aimed to capture the heart and humor that defined the original trilogy while bringing contemporary storytelling, world design, and player agency to the forefront.

They emphasized that the game was neither a remake nor a sequel, but rather a "fresh start" designed to give developers the freedom to build their own Albion and tell new stories.

Fable Games is scheduled for release in Fall (Q3/Q4) 2026.

While a specific release date has not been confirmed, it is expected to release before November 2026 to avoid competition with other major titles like Grand Theft Auto 6.

The game was previously delayed from 2025 to 2026, as announced by Xbox Game Studios Head Craig Duncan on February 25, 2025.

Fable will be widely available across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Windows (PC, including Steam), Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and supported handheld gaming devices.

Most excitingly, Fable will be available day one on the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, allowing millions of subscribers to immediately dive into the adventures of Albion.

Fable games are developed using the ForzaTech engine, a game engine renowned for its ability to create detailed and realistic environments.

The development team is led by Director Ralph Fulton, with Anna Megill and Andrew Walsh serving as writers.

This reboot approach allows Playground Games to be untethered to the original game's timeline or characters, giving them the freedom to build their own Albion and tell new stories.

As a third-person open-world action role-playing game, Fable Games presents Albion as a completely open world for the first time in the franchise's history.

Players will have the freedom to explore freely from the very beginning of the game and control a customizable hero, the first hero to appear in Albion in a generation.

Character customization options are extensive, allowing players to change their appearance and abilities, including head styles, skin color, hairstyle, tattoos, and scars.

The series' signature morality system returns, where player choices and actions will impact their reputation and how townspeople react.

Combat is designed to allow players to seamlessly switch between melee, ranged, and magic styles.

Albion will be inhabited by over 1,000 unique NPCs, each with their own name, role, daily routine, personality, and fully voiced conversations.

These NPCs will react to players based on their in-game actions, creating a world that feels alive and responsive.

In addition to combat and missions, gameplay includes world interactions such as building a house, owning multiple properties, and forming relationships, including romance and marriage.

The story begins with players as children in the village of Briar Hill.

Their heroic strength is revealed during times of danger, but disaster strikes shortly afterward when a mysterious stranger turns everyone in the village to stone.

This event prompts players to explore the wider world in an adventure that will "shape Albion forever."