Playground Video games’ Fable is formally delayed to 2026 after beforehand being introduced for this yr. Nevertheless, some new pre-alpha footage debuted on the Official Xbox Podcast with Xbox Sport Studios head Craig Duncan. Test it out beneath.
Although it’s lower than a minute, it showcases informal strolling by way of Albion’s forests, adopted by horse driving. The environments look beautiful, however the fight is maybe probably the most intriguing side. It is extremely Witcher 3-esque, as rumors famous earlier than, however much less twirling and extra grounded. There’s even some sharp parrying showcased.
The participant makes use of a sword and a two-handed hammer whereas throwing a fireball. A werewolf-esque creature is seen, which might be the boss battle Duncan (who referred to as the fight “superb”) is alluding to. There’s even a humorous bit the place a bear lure is about, and a frying pan of sausages is casually positioned on prime as bait. And naturally, the participant can kick chickens in the event that they so want.
Fable is in improvement for Xbox Collection X/S and PC. It’s additionally allegedly coming to PS5 and Nintendo Swap 2.