Fable: First Pre-Alpha Gameplay Revealed

A surprise early gameplay reveal of the next Fable installment dropped during the Official Xbox Podcast. The footage offers glimpses into diverse game world locations, the combat system, enemy types, and even a brief cutscene. Naturally, the iconic chicken kick makes a triumphant return.

This comes after Xbox Game Studios head confirmed a delay, pushing Fable’s release from 2025 to 2026. The reason given was the need for further polishing and refinement.

Announced on July 23, 2020, the reboot of this beloved series has remained largely shrouded in secrecy. Three years later, it's clear the game was still in its early development stages.

The need for assistance from Eidos Montreal, alongside the prolonged absence of polished gameplay footage, suggests the game faced significant development challenges.