Fable delayed to 2026: Xbox studios head Craig Duncan reveals reason

Pushback for a bigger payoff

One of the most anticipated Xbox games of this year, Fable has now been delayed to 2026. Craig Duncan, the head of Xbox Studios, announced the news on a recent episode of the official Xbox podcast on February 25, 2025.

They are now expecting to release this reboot from Playground Games in 2026. They have also released a new alpha gameplay footage for the fans. Let’s check out more details in this article.

Fable gameplay looks gorgeous.Delay to 2026 feels disappointing but if done right, Fable could really be a consistent franchise for years to come, it’s so important this is a hit so we get Fable back as a franchise!pic.twitter.com/8oJ5W6lPhC

— Synth Potato🥔 (@SynthPotato) February 25, 2025

Why Fable has been delayed?

“We’d previously pegged Fable for 2025,” Duncan shared, buzzing with enthusiasm for the project’s progress. “But we’re giving it more time—it’s now shipping in 2026. I get that’s not the update everyone’s hoping for but trust me, it’s going to be absolutely worth the wait.”

They are now focusing more on the quality of the game and don’t want to rush things. They don’t want to disappoint the fans and will deliver a reboot befitting of the franchise.

Craig Duncan has confidence in the studio as he stated, “Think about their legacy with Forza Horizon,” he said. “The last two games were critically acclaimed, blending jaw-dropping visuals with top-notch gameplay. They’re bringing that same magic to Fable.”

He teased a visual feast, referring to it as the “most beautifully realized version of Albion” yet—an alluring promise for a place fans have cherished since 2004.

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This game was first teased in 2020 and since then it has been kept under wraps until they revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023. Previously, they were looking toward the 2025 release but now, it seems fans have to wait one more year.

However, this extra time is very valuable for the studios as they can work more on the quality and deliver a standout RPG game next year. Some fans were disappointed but they all agreed that this might be the best decision. But some are thinking that they are just trying to avoid clashing with GTA 6. What are your thoughts on Fable getting delayed to 2026? Do share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

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