Microsoft delays Fable (again) to avoid GTA VI
Microsoft has delayed the release of its Fable reboot to February 2027. The decision was made to avoid competition with other major game releases, including Grand Theft Auto VI. The company will showcase a new look at Fable during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th.
- ▪Fable was originally set to launch in autumn 2026 but has been pushed to February 2027.
- ▪Microsoft aims to give Fable a dedicated launch moment amidst a crowded gaming season.
- ▪The Xbox Games Showcase will feature a new look at Fable and updates on other titles.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Fable dodges GTA VI with another delay — Engadget
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