Xbox heats up January with Fable: the game will show “much more” in the Developer Direct

Playground Games prepares the first in-depth look at the highly anticipated Xbox RPG.

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Following the official announcement of the Xbox Developer Direct 2026, one of the confirmed games for the event has caught everyone’s attention. Fable, the ambitious return of the saga, will return to the scene on January 22nd, and everything suggests it will do so with a much more solid presence than many expected.

The studio behind it, Playground Games, has published a brief message on social media announcing that they are ready to show “much more” of the game. This is no minor detail: it’s the first official message since June 2024, reinforcing the idea that development has entered a key phase.

The first “deep dive” of Fable will arrive at the Xbox event

The team’s own message talks about “our first deep dive”, making it clear that it won’t be just a simple trailer or a reminder of the project. Everything suggests we’ll see more extensive gameplay, design details, and a clearer vision of what this new Fable will be like in terms of tone, world, and mechanics.

Its presence at the Xbox Developer Direct is also significant for another reason: it reinforces the 2026 release window. In recent months, part of the community had started to assume a possible delay until 2027, but Xbox’s decision to give it prominence at this event suggests that the schedule is still on track.

However, the exact moment remains a mystery. Microsoft will have to handle the release calendar with care, especially if a crowded fall season with big releases is confirmed. In any case, the January 22nd event should clear up many doubts and finally offer a clear picture of the current state of Fable.