Fable dodges GTA VI with another delay
The release of the Fable reboot has been delayed to February 2027, moving it away from the competitive fall 2026 gaming season. This decision allows developers more time to refine the game and avoid clashes with major titles like Grand Theft Auto VI. Originally announced in 2020, the game's development has now extended to seven years, with a significant reveal planned for June 7, 2026.
- ▪Fable's release has been pushed from fall 2026 to February 2027.
- ▪The delay aims to give the game a better chance to succeed against major releases like GTA VI.
- ▪Fable was first announced in 2020, making its development cycle nearly seven years long.
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- ▪ Microsoft delays Fable (again) to avoid GTA VI — The Verge
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Gaming Fable dodges GTA VI with another delay The reboot of the classic Xbox series is now coming out in February 2027. By Ian Carlos Campbell May 29, 2026 3:48 pm EST Microsoft Fable, a reboot of the Xbox fantasy RPG series developed by Playground Games, has been delayed. The game's release date is shifting from fall 2026 to February 2027 "so it can have the dedicated moment it deserves," according to a post from Xbox on X. The new release date will give developers more time to polish the game before it comes out, while also moving it out of the blast radius of Grand Theft Auto VI, which is scheduled for release on November 19.
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