New Fable Game Faces Development Challenges

Following the recent announcement of Fable's delay to 2026, insider reports have surfaced, painting a troubling picture of the game's development. Contrary to the official statement citing the need for additional polish, these insiders suggest that the game is in a much more precarious state.

Extas1s, a well-known insider, has revealed that Playground Games is facing significant challenges with the ForzaTech engine. Originally designed for racing games, this engine is reportedly ill-suited for an open-world RPG like Fable. Extas1s also mentioned that early gameplay versions were "not particularly engaging," leading to extensive reworks of game mechanics and pacing adjustments.

HeisenbergFX4, another insider, has echoed these concerns, suggesting that Fable is far from completion and might not even meet the 2026 release target. With Microsoft planning to launch Fable on PlayStation as well, the game needs to meet the high standards expected by Sony's audience. HeisenbergFX4 emphasized that after the disappointing reception of Starfield and the mixed reviews for Avowed, Microsoft cannot risk another failure with Fable.