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What to Expect From Fable 4 in 2025

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January 7, 2025

Christoph Rediske

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Fable’s 2025 release is likely going to take until late 2025 due to its development timeline.
The Fable reboot seems poised to retain the original trilogy’s world, humor, and gameplay elements.
Fans can expect Fable updates like a potential trailer release and more gameplay details as its release nears.

It has now been over 14 years since the launch of the most recent mainline installment in Lionhead Studios’ Fable series, Fable 3. Now, Playground Games aims to deliver what appears to be a complete reboot of Fable in 2025, which should be a treat for veteran fans and a wide-open door for newcomers. Despite garnering some criticism for its trailer protagonist, Playground Games’ Fable reboot still looks great from a visual standpoint, and its gameplay initially appears to follow the original series’ formula.

While Fable‘s official release date has yet to be confirmed by Playground Games, it is expected to launch in 2025. As such, fans of the highly anticipated adventure have a lot to look forward to this year, assuming Fable is indeed still on their radar.

Fable Seems Open to a Little Anachronism, and That’s Great

Despite being a fantasy RPG, Playground Games’ upcoming Fable reboot appears to embrace anachronism, which could really help set it apart.

Fable’s Potential Release Window and Confirmed Features

Fable Likely Won’t Launch Until Late 2025

Fable may be confirmed for launch this year, but it’s not likely to happen anytime soon. In all probability, Playground Games and Xbox will wait until late 2025 (likely Q4) before they release the title, as its development timeline suggests. Another indicator that Fable is likely to launch very late in the year is Xbox’s upcoming first-party fantasy RPG Avowed. With Avowed launching in February this year, Xbox will more than likely want to put as much distance as possible between it and Fable, thereby pushing Fable closer to the end of the year.

Some of Fable’s Basic Features Have Already Been Confirmed or Implied

Despite having already received a couple of trailers, Fable‘s gameplay, world, and story have remained somewhat cryptic. That being said, Fable has been confirmed to take place in Albion, the world the original trilogy is known for, and trailers suggest the upcoming reboot will also retain the series’ signature British humor and charm. While specific gameplay details have yet to be disclosed, trailers show Fable to be a third-person action RPG experience with a mix of melee combat, spellcasting, and exploration. Furthermore, if Fable is anything like the original trilogy, it will focus on character-driven stories and moral choices that impact the world around them.

Fable‘s story likely features a customizable protagonist, based on Fable precedent, but the heartbeat of its narrative seems to revolve around a retired hero named Humphry, who is called back into action when a mysterious figure from his past threatens Albion. Based on what has been revealed in the game’s trailers, Humphry may play the role of mentor to Fable‘s protagonist, despite the story seemingly revolving around someone from his past. However, his presumed role as mentor to Fable‘s protagonist should effectively connect the game’s playable character to the figure from his past, potentially making the two enemies.

Fans Should Expect a Fable Update Soon

Since Fable is slated to launch sometime this year, fans should expect an update on the game very soon. It’s likely Xbox and Playground Games will hold out on providing any more news on Fable at least until after Avowed has had some time to settle in. That being said, rumors of a big Xbox event happening this month could lead to an earlier showcase of Fable than expected. When an update on Fable finally does arrive, it’s more than likely going to be a trailer that announces its official release date and perhaps even more details about its gameplay and story.

In the end, the Fable reboot is a significant moment, not just for Playground Games and Xbox, but also for fans who have been longing for a fantastical return to the world of Albion. While its exact release date and precise details about its gameplay and story are still largely under wraps, its expected launch in 2025 makes this year an exciting one for fans and newcomers alike of the beloved RPG.

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Fable (2025)

Fable is an RPG developed by Playground Games and published by Microsoft. Set in Albion, the game challenges players to define what it means to be a hero.

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