The Fable reboot will release on February 23, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, the developer announced at the Xbox Games Showcase on August 23, 2026 [1, 2]. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one [1].
Originally announced in 2020, the reboot faced multiple delays, moving from an initial 2025 release to 2026, then finally to early 2027 to avoid competing launches such as Grand Theft Auto 6 [1]. The new trailer revealed Hayley Atwell as Isabel, a villainous character described as a complex and driven anti-hero. Associate narrative director Craig Owens said, "Isabel is a driven, powerful Hero on a quest to make right a tragic injustice. Driven by grief, Isabel has turned her pain into determination and focus that sets her at odds with The Hero of Briar Hill and Humphry, her one-time guardian. Isabel’s conviction that she’s not just doing the right thing, but she’ll be able to make right any harm she causes along the way makes her a powerful, dangerous enemy" [2].
The trailer also teased the return of Jack of Blades, a villain from the original Fable series [2]. Alongside the base game, a first expansion titled Fable: Order of the Hero was announced. It introduces a new region, a story centered around a dark cult theme, and will be included with the Premium and Collector's Editions of the game [2]. These editions also include physical collectibles such as a Jack of Blades statue and an art book [2].
The scheduled release date of February 23, 2027, marks the final confirmed launch day after the recent delay announcement in July 2026 [1, 2].
