First pre-alpha gameplay footage of Fable

Completely unexpectedly, early gameplay footage of the next Fable installment surfaced during the Official Xbox Podcast. The video offers glimpses into diverse game world locations, the combat system, a variety of enemies, and even a brief cutscene. The iconic chicken kick also makes a cameo appearance.

Earlier, the head of Xbox Game Studios confirmed a delay for Fable, pushing its release from 2025 to 2026. The reason given was the need for additional polish and refinement.

Announced on July 23, 2020, the reboot of this iconic series has remained largely shrouded in secrecy. Three years post-announcement, it became evident that Fable was still in its early development stages.

The involvement of Eidos Montreal to assist main developer Playground Games, coupled with the long absence of polished gameplay footage, suggests the game faced significant development challenges.