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Microsoft has finally offered an extended preview of its highly anticipated reboot of the beloved Fable RPG franchise, with nearly 11 minutes of gameplay footage and commentary shared during a recent Developer Direct showcase. The new game promises a fully open world for players to explore, featuring locations from previous Fable games like Bowerstone, including Albion, which will undergo an industrial revolution.
According to Playground Games, the development studio behind the series, the player character is the first hero born in Albion in a generation, and their story begins when they're a child after their home of Briar Hill is invaded by a mysterious stranger who turns its inhabitants into stone. Before embarking on their adventure, players can customize their hero's appearance, including skin tone, head shape, tattoos, and scars.
While the gameplay footage doesn't show anything revolutionary, combat seems standard with melee and ranged options alongside magic, as well as a posture meter to break through enemies' defenses for stylish finishers. However, the kinetic feel of the combat is missing, unlike games like FromSoftware titles.
The game also retains its lighthearted elements from previous Fable titles, including the ability to ask villagers out on dates and get married, with an added twist: players can engage in non-monogamous relationships. Moreover, purchasing every house and business in Albion will not only improve the economy but also impact NPCs' opinions of the player character.
From a technical standpoint, the preview footage showed some rough edges, including a frame rate that's not smooth and ghosting in animations. However, with an autumn release window approaching, it remains to be seen if Playground Games can polish the presentation before its launch on Xbox Series X/S, PC via Xbox and Steam, PlayStation 5, and Game Pass Ultimate.
Microsoft first announced the new Fable game back in 2020, with an original release date of 2025 that was later delayed to this year's February.
Microsoft has finally offered an extended preview of its highly anticipated reboot of the beloved Fable RPG franchise, with nearly 11 minutes of gameplay footage and commentary shared during a recent Developer Direct showcase. The new game promises a fully open world for players to explore, featuring locations from previous Fable games like Bowerstone, including Albion, which will undergo an industrial revolution.
According to Playground Games, the development studio behind the series, the player character is the first hero born in Albion in a generation, and their story begins when they're a child after their home of Briar Hill is invaded by a mysterious stranger who turns its inhabitants into stone. Before embarking on their adventure, players can customize their hero's appearance, including skin tone, head shape, tattoos, and scars.
While the gameplay footage doesn't show anything revolutionary, combat seems standard with melee and ranged options alongside magic, as well as a posture meter to break through enemies' defenses for stylish finishers. However, the kinetic feel of the combat is missing, unlike games like FromSoftware titles.
The game also retains its lighthearted elements from previous Fable titles, including the ability to ask villagers out on dates and get married, with an added twist: players can engage in non-monogamous relationships. Moreover, purchasing every house and business in Albion will not only improve the economy but also impact NPCs' opinions of the player character.
From a technical standpoint, the preview footage showed some rough edges, including a frame rate that's not smooth and ghosting in animations. However, with an autumn release window approaching, it remains to be seen if Playground Games can polish the presentation before its launch on Xbox Series X/S, PC via Xbox and Steam, PlayStation 5, and Game Pass Ultimate.
Microsoft first announced the new Fable game back in 2020, with an original release date of 2025 that was later delayed to this year's February.
. combat looks standard, which is good i guess, but where's the depth? and what's with the lack of smooth frame rates? that's a major no-go for me 
. on the plus side, the open world and customization options are definite pros 
. also, the lighthearted elements like non-monogamous relationships are pretty cool, i hope they don't get watered down in the final game 
. overall, i'm cautiously optimistic about fable's potential, but i need to see some polish before i dive in 
Also, I noticed the frame rate was kinda choppy in that preview footage 
. Hopefully they can iron out those issues before launch 
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? Like, 60% of gamers who pre-order games prefer playing them on PC 
. And did you know that the Xbox Series X/S has sold over 10 million units worldwide in just two months 
? That's some crazy numbers!
? They're predicting a whopping $1.5 billion in revenue this year 
. And if we look at the trends from previous Fable games, it seems like players are more likely to buy the game on day one rather than waiting for reviews or updates 
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? That's why I think the addition of non-monogamous relationships is gonna be a big hit among players 
i loved playing it as a kid and can't wait to explore albion again... the industrial revolution thing sounds so cool! 
but like, what's up with the frame rate being kinda rough? 
i'm all about playing as my fave character and just vibing in albion 
Plus, I think the fact that they're keeping Albion industrial and stuff shows they're trying to mix things up a bit. I mean, sure, there are some rough edges to polish, but who doesn't love a good underdog story (like, this game being delayed, lol)? 
The autumn release window is still far off, so let's not get our hopes too high... yet! 
u guys wont believe its been over 4 yrs since we heard anythin from fable and now its finally comin out?? 
idk if im ready for the hype tho, i mean, its not like the first game didnt leave a sour taste in my mouth lol. 
but seriously, customization options for the hero sound fire! 
anywayz, im down for some good ol fashioned open-world fable action 
The fact that they're not holding back on these new 'adult' themes is a bold move. Will it pay off, though? Only time (and maybe some pesky frame rate issues) will tell...
it sounds like they're keeping it true to the series while also shaking things up a bit, like that non-monogamous relationship thing... idk about the combat tho 
But, gotta say, some of that gameplay footage looked a bit rough around the edges... hope Playground Games can iron those wrinkles out before release 
. and non-monogamous relationships? that's a new twist! but will it be implemented smoothly? we'll just have to wait and see 
, so i'm not sure if they can polish it up in time for release this fall 
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like, we had a preview way back in 2022 and now its finally happening in fall but what about those technical issues tho? 
I'm kinda excited for this new Fable game, but like, what happened to all the depth and complexity from the old games? The gameplay footage seems pretty straightforward, no surprises there... 
. Remember when we could just spend hours exploring Albion and helping out the villagers? It seems like they've kept some of that charm, but also added some new twists like non-monogamous relationships 
. I'm not sure about the open world stuff, it's a bit too much for me, I mean, I liked Bowerstone just the way it was 
also why did they have to add non-monogamous relationships? is it really necessary for a family-friendly game? 
still gotta be curious about the polish job they'll do on it before release tho 
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. Now, it feels like they've been working on this for ages and we're just seeing the rough edges before the final product. I'm still excited, but I'm not sure if it'll live up to my expectations 
. And, of course, another game to worry about having to spend all night on because you just really need to know what's going on with your hero's life 