New Fable open-world game announced for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC in fall 2026

Xbox confirms new Fable reboot as open-world RPG for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, arriving fall 2026

Xbox has officially announced the release of the highly anticipated open-world action-RPG, Fable, scheduled for fall 2026.

The game, developed by Playground Games, will launch on Xbox consoles, PlayStation, and PC, marking a multi-platform debut for the iconic franchise. No specific release date has been provided yet.

The announcement was made during the Xbox Developer Direct presentation, alongside news that Forza Horizon 6, the next installment in the racing series set in Japan, will release on May 19, 2026. Both titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one and will support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to purchase once and play across Xbox consoles, PC, and Xbox Cloud with cross-save and cross-progression functionality.

The new Fable reboot is described by Xbox as “a new beginning for the legendary franchise.” Set in the fairytale land of Albion, the game challenges players to define what it means to be a hero. With a dark threat looming, choices made by players will shape the world and their reputation across the game.

The original Fable trilogy, developed by Lionhead Studios, was released between 2004 and 2010 on Xbox consoles. Playground Games’ upcoming version is expected to expand the franchise with modern open-world gameplay mechanics while remaining faithful to its fantasy roots.

Xbox’s decision to release Fable in the fall of 2026 positions it in direct competition with Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto 6, which is slated for release on November 19, 2026. The multi-platform launch and Game Pass inclusion highlight Microsoft’s strategy to maximize accessibility and reach a broad audience of console and PC gamers.