Rumor: The New Fable is in Terrible Shape

Reports suggest Fable's 2026 delay stems from deeper issues than the officially cited need for polish. Insiders paint a picture of a game in serious trouble. Extas1s claims Playground Games is struggling with the ForzaTech engine, a tool ill-suited to the demands of an open-world RPG. Early gameplay, according to Extas1s, lacked engagement, necessitating extensive rework of mechanics and pacing.

HeisenbergFX4 echoes these concerns, suggesting the game's current state is so far from completion that a 2026 release remains uncertain. The pressure is immense, given Microsoft's plans for a PlayStation release and the need to avoid another high-profile failure after the reception of Starfield and Avowed. Meeting Sony's audience expectations adds another layer of complexity to the challenge.