First pre-alpha gameplay footage of Fable

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, a variety of enemies, and even a brief cutscene. Naturally, the iconic chicken kick makes a return.

This follows an earlier announcement from the head of Xbox Game Studios confirming a delay for Fable, pushing its 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 iconic series has remained largely shrouded in secrecy. Three years post-announcement, it's become evident that Fable is still in its early development stages.

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