Fable: the return to Albion is set for 23 February 2027
Fable is the reboot of the RPG series born at Lionhead, now developed by Playground Games (Forza Horizon) and published by Xbox Game Studios. It launches on 23 February 2027 on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5, and on Game Pass from day one. This preview is based on official announcements and store pages; the game is not out yet and TricknFix has not played it.
A fresh start for Albion
Fable is neither a remake nor a sequel: it tells a new story in the kingdom of Albion, with its own continuity. Players create their hero and build a reputation that changes how villagers see them. The official store pages describe an open-world action RPG with plenty of dark humour, where you can also buy property, take up crafting, court villagers and raise children.
Combat and characters
Combat mixes melee, ranged weapons and magic against bandits, hobbes, balverines and trolls. At the June 2026 Xbox Games Showcase, the studio introduced Isabel, the Hero of Wraithmarsh played by Hayley Atwell, and confirmed the return of Jack of Blades and the series’ Demon Doors.
Platforms and editions
Out on 23 February 2027 on PC (Steam and Xbox PC), Xbox Series X|S (Xbox Play Anywhere) and PS5, single player. The Premium Edition gives access from 18 February 2027 and adds outfits, in-game gifts, a digital artbook, the soundtrack and the post-launch expansion Fable: Order of the Hero. Every pre-order includes a chicken costume and three in-game gifts. As of 13 November 2026, the Standard Edition costs €69.99 and the Premium Edition €99.99 on Steam, the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store. The official site also lists a Collector’s Edition with a hardcover artbook, SteelBook and pin; its French price and availability were not checked here.
On Steam, French is offered for the interface and subtitles, without French voice acting.
Who is it for?
Fans of the original series, players who enjoy open-world RPGs where choices matter, and Game Pass subscribers, who can play at no extra cost. Reviews are not out yet, so the game’s quality remains to be seen.
What to know
A highly anticipated return, to be judged when the first reviews arrive in February 2027.
Strengths
- Full reboot of Albion from the Forza Horizon studio (official announcements)
- Simultaneous launch on PC, Xbox Series and PS5, included in Game Pass (Xbox)
- French interface and subtitles (Steam)
Things to consider
- No published review yet
- No French voice acting listed on Steam
- 5-day early access limited to the €99.99 Premium Edition
Sources and credits
- Site officiel de Fable : date, éditions et accès anticipé ↗
- Xbox : page officielle de Fable (23/02/2027, Game Pass) ↗
- Fable : annonce de l’Xbox Games Showcase 2026 (07/06/2026) ↗
- Steam : précommande édition standard 69,99 €, Premium 99,99 €, relevé le 13/11/2026 ↗
- PlayStation Store FR : édition standard 69,99 €, relevé le 13/11/2026 ↗
- PlayStation Store FR : édition Premium 99,99 €, sortie le 18/02/2027, relevé le 13/11/2026 ↗
- Xbox Store FR : édition standard 69,99 €, relevé le 13/11/2026 ↗
- Xbox Store FR : édition Premium 99,99 €, relevé le 13/11/2026 ↗
- Polygon : date de sortie confirmée à l’Xbox Games Showcase (juin 2026) ↗
- Cover image source ↗
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Game details
- Developer
- Playground Games
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Release
- Feb 23, 2027
- Genres
- Action · Adventure · RPG
- Game website
- Official website ↗
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