First pre-alpha gameplay footage of Fable

Surprise! Unannounced gameplay from the upcoming Fable title surfaced during the Official Xbox Podcast.

The leaked footage offers glimpses into diverse game environments, the combat mechanics, a variety of adversaries, and a brief cutscene. Even the classic chicken kick makes a return!

Previously, Xbox Game Studios leadership confirmed a delay for Fable, pushing its release from 2025 to 2026. The explanation cited was the need for extra development time to refine and polish the game.

Announced on July 23, 2020, the Fable reboot has remained shrouded in secrecy. Three years post-announcement, the game's early development stage became evident.

The involvement of Eidos Montreal to assist primary developer Playground Games, coupled with the prolonged absence of polished gameplay footage, strongly suggests significant development challenges.