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Fable: Release date, pre-orders, editions, PS5 release and more

Everything we know about the upcoming game, Fable.

Screenshot of Fable showing Matt King and the player character sat down holding a sword.

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Published: Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 11:16 am

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More than two decades on from its debut on the Xbox, we're getting ready once more for the release of Fable.

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Fresh from the halls of Playground Games, the team behind Forza Horizon, Fable is set to be the biggest (and hopefully best) the series has ever been.

So, for all the details on the Fable release date, Game Pass news, PS5 and more, here's what you need to know!

When is the Fable release date?

Although it previously had a 2025 release date and later an autumn 2026 window, Fable has now been pushed back to 23 February 2027 – oof.

This was confirmed via Xbox social media channels, suggesting that the date had been moved to avoid some of the other big releases this year *cough* GTA 6 *cough*.

The statement reads: "This year is packed with incredible games for Xbox players to enjoy, from Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to Control Resonant, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Grand Theft Auto VI.

"In order to plan our game launches through the holidays, in a way that works best for players, we're moving Fable to February 2027 so it can have the dedicated moment it deserves."

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Can I pre-order Fable?

Fable is now available to pre-order.

You can purchase a digital version of the game directly from your platform's store of choice:

Pre-ordering the game will also net you the Pre-Order Content Pack, featuring the Chicken Suit and a collection of in-game Gifts to build your reputation in Albion.

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All Fable editions

There are three editions of Fable available to choose from, each of which includes different bonuses. These are:

Standard Edition

Premium Edition

Collector's Edition

Will Fable be on Xbox Game Pass?

Fable will be launching on Xbox Game Pass, but only with selection subscription plans.

For console players, you will need to be subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – Standard and Premium won't cut it.

For PC players, things are a bit easier, with the game launching on the far cheaper PC Game Pass plan.

If you're looking to save a few bob on your Game Pass subscription, make sure to check out the best Game Pass deals!

Will Fable be on PS5?

Yes, Fable is launching on PS5 from day one.

While developer Playground Games is an Xbox studio, the game will be coming to PS5 on launch, as well as Xbox consoles.

This represents part of Xbox's recent shift away from console exclusives, and will be the first time a Fable game has launched on a PlayStation console.

Is Fable on Steam?

Yes, Fable will be available to PC players through Steam.

While Xbox would probably prefer that you bought it through the Xbox store, seeing as the vast majority of PC players are on Steam, it would have been silly not to put it there, too.

At the time of writing, it doesn't look like Fable will be on the Epic Games Store, though again, I can't imagine many people were planning on buying it there anyway.

Fable gameplay details

Thanks to January 2026's Xbox Developer Direct, we now know a fair amount about Fable's gameplay.

The game will be fully open world, meaning you can wander around and visit any of the many settlements the game has to offer, and in those settlements, you'll find a huge number of NPCs, too.

All the hallmarks of Fable are back! Marrying NPCs, having kids, buying your own house and being a horrible little landlord – you can do it all!

NPCs are fully voiced and will react to the things that you do (like evicting them, because you're a horrible little landlord).

The game also has a morality system that affects how people view you. If a whole town watches you kick chickens, they are going to remember you as a chicken kicker, so just make sure you do your evil deeds in private.

A big change from the original is the approach to combat. Instead of focusing on one of Strength, Skill or Will (melee, ranged and magic), you can now swap fluidly between the three, providing a much more flexible and varied combat system.

Is there a Fable trailer?

There is a Fable trailer, and, as promised, here it is, complete with Richard Ayoade:

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There's also another one with Matt King (Super Hans from Peep Show):

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Lastly, we've got a gameplay teaser trailer from January's Developer Direct:

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Ben HuxleyFreelance Writer

Ben Huxley is a freelance contributor to Radio Times, with bylines also in TechRadar, WhatCulture, GAMINGbible, and Live Science. A writer of fiction, too, he has a few short stories published and a novel on the way. He has a BA in English Literature, and an MA in creative writing.

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