Rumor: The New Fable is in Terrible Shape

Reports suggest Fable's delay to 2026 stems from deeper issues than the officially cited need for polish. Insiders paint a picture of a troubled development, pointing to significant challenges with the game's core mechanics and engine.

Extas1s alleges that Playground Games is struggling to adapt the ForzaTech engine—originally built for racing games—to the demands of an open-world RPG. Early gameplay, according to the insider, lacked engagement, necessitating extensive rework of core mechanics and pacing.

HeisenbergFX4 echoes these concerns, suggesting the game is far from completion and its 2026 release date is uncertain. With Microsoft targeting a PlayStation release alongside the Xbox version, the pressure is on to deliver a title meeting Sony's high standards. Following the reception of Starfield and the mixed reaction to Avowed, another significant misstep, HeisenbergFX4 argues, is simply unacceptable for Microsoft.