Fable Delayed Until 2027 as Xbox Loses Game of Chicken with GTA 6
Xbox said the delay gives Fable a dedicated launch window as it weighs a crowded 2026 slate of major releases, including Grand Theft Auto VI.
- On Friday, Microsoft announced the Fable reboot is delayed to February 2027, stating the move ensures the game has the "dedicated moment it deserves" amidst a packed holiday 2026 release season.
- The decision avoids competition with Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6, launching November 19, 2026, while the 2026 slate features heavy titles including Halo and Gears.
- Despite the delay, Xbox confirmed Fable will still feature at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7, 2026, providing players a "major" look at the game.
- This scheduling shift impacts Xbox's 25th anniversary plans, already hampered by proximity to Grand Theft Auto's November 19 launch, as Fable had previously targeted fall 2026.
- Developer Playground Games continues production on the RPG for PS5 and Xbox Series, with the title arriving on Game Pass immediately at launch.
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Why was Fable delayed to February 2027?
Fable reboot slips, now launching in February 2027 Microsoft has delayed its Fable reboot, moving the release from the previously planned fall 2026 window to February 2027. The reason given publicly in the provided coverage is that Microsoft is adjusting launch timing—an approach framed as…
The release of the Fable reboot is now officially postponed to February 2027. This confirmed Xbox in a recent post and thus ends weeks-long speculation about a possible shift of the fantasy RPG. Originally the release was planned for autumn 2026. more
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