When was the original Fable game released?
Fable was released for Xbox on the 14th of September 2004. It was developed by Lionhead Studios, co-founded by Peter Molyneux, who had promised in 2001 that the game would "revolutionize the RPG."
Questions about Fable (video game series)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why was Lionhead Studios closed?
Microsoft canceled the in-development title Fable Legends in March 2016 and closed Lionhead Studios shortly afterward. The studio had been struggling financially since the original Fable's development left it with low stocks and debt.
Who is developing the new Fable reboot?
Playground Games, known for the Forza Horizon series, is developing the new Fable. Eidos-Montreal joined as a co-developer in November 2021, and the game will run on Playground's in-house ForzaTech engine.
When will the new Fable game be released?
The new Fable is scheduled for release in February 2027 after two delays. It will launch simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows, marking the first Fable title to appear on a PlayStation console.
What is the fictional setting of the Fable video game series?
The Fable series is set in Albion, a fictional nation whose name derives from an ancient word for Great Britain. The setting advances historically across games, from a medieval society in the first game to an Industrial Revolution era resembling the early 1800s in Fable III.
What novel was based on the Fable video game series?
Fable: The Balverine Order is a fantasy novel by Peter David, released in October 2010. It takes place between Fable II and Fable III and included an exclusive code to unlock a unique weapon in Fable III.