Playground Games promised a major new look at Fable at the Xbox Games Showcase, and it didn’t disappoint, introducing a new character in Isabel, played by Hayley Atwell. If that wasn’t enough, the sprawling RPG is confirmed to launch on February 23rd, 2027, and sees the potential return of the original game’s antagonist, Jack of Blades.
But it doesn’t stop there. A post-launch story expansion, Order of the Hero, is also in the works. As announced on the official site, it sees players drawn into “the secrets of a dark, ancient cult hidden deep within the perilous beauty of Albion.” You’ll explore a dangerous new region which also seems to hold some mysterious, forgotten power.
It’s also possible for you to win over the cult and become their overseer, thus guiding its direction and conducting rituals. Of course, as the developer teases, there must be a reason why the position is vacant, and it could mean dire circumstances for Albion’s one true hero (read: You).
Order of the Hero doesn’t have a release window just yet – obviously, since the base game isn’t even available – but it is included in the Premium Edition. Unlike Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution, Fable will launch on PS5 alongside Xbox Series X/S and PC next year. Stay tuned for updates and further gameplay in the meantime.
