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New Fable Game Faces Challenges, Rumors Suggest

by Aria May 12,2025

Following the announcement that *Fable* has been delayed until 2026, insider reports have surfaced suggesting that the game's development is facing significant challenges. Contrary to the official statement citing the need for additional polish, insiders claim that the true cause of the delay is the game's dire state.

According to insider Extas1s, the team at Playground Games is grappling with the ForzaTech engine, which was initially designed for racing games. This engine, Extas1s argues, is ill-suited for an open-world RPG like *Fable*. Furthermore, early gameplay versions were reportedly "not particularly engaging," leading to extensive rework of mechanics and adjustments to the game's pacing.

Another insider, HeisenbergFX4, echoes these concerns, indicating that *Fable* is far from complete. There's even speculation that the game might not be ready by 2026. With Microsoft planning to release *Fable* on PlayStation as well, the game must meet the high expectations of Sony's user base. HeisenbergFX4 emphasizes that after the underwhelming reception of *Starfield* and the mixed reviews of *Avowed*, Microsoft cannot risk another failure with *Fable*.

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