The wait for Fable fans is not going to end anytime soon. The fourth installment will make its debut almost after 13 to 14 years of the third installment’s launch. A major highlight regarding the latest installment is that it will carry a different name rather than Fable 4.
The game is being developed by Playground Games, the studio that backs the Forza Horizon series. Without wasting a second, we will move further in the article and talk about aspects like the expected release date, gameplay, trailer, and other parts of the game.
When Can We Expect the Release?
There has been no official confirmation regarding the release date of Fable 4 until now. Nonetheless, speculations are that the game will enter the global market somewhere around late 2024. As for the platforms, there is a high chance that the game will be rolled out for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
The game will be available to run and access via the Xbox Game Pass from the day of its launch. Fable has always been at the top position in the list of exclusive games for the Xbox franchise. It clearly means that PlayStation fans and owners will not be able to play the game.
Gameplay
The game will be based on the fairytale land of Albion, where due to the involvement of a threat, you have to make choices that will make or break the whole empire. Though there are not a lot of details available regarding the story yet, we can see the Heroes Guild’s involvement in the game.
We expect the game to pack trailblazing sword fights complemented with magical effects and cinematic scenes. The weaponry in the game could be more than the swords, and we can also get to see other weapons like other-worldly magical powers and bows to raise the bar of the gameplay.
The intensification of enemies will not stop anytime soon, and the trailer shows some humans from the opposition, a glimpse of a creature (most probably a werewolf), and a giant narrating the whole trailer.
Another major point the trailer reveals is that the game will be loaded with social interactions. This could also lead to re-introducing mini-game-style arrangements in the Fable world. Moreover, the trailer also includes traditional Fable humor, which helps the users connect with the game better and get familiar with its original essence.
Previously, the Fable 4 announcement trailer also made it to the mainstream in the Xbox and Bethesda showcase. In that trailer, we can see swords and skulls in a magical forest supported by Fable-esque narration. We can also see the Bowerstone town-like setup, which can be considered one of the most important locations of the Fableverse.
The details regarding the latest installment of Fable 4 are pretty limited as of now. We can expect to know more about the same as soon as the launch date inches closer, or there is an official announcement by the franchise.
Our Take
We cannot deny that Fable is going to make a decent buzz in the industry. Fable fans have already waited for more than a decade to experience the game. The game’s launch will surely provide Xbox an upper hand for maybe a limited amount of time against the PlayStation consoles. As of now, we can’t put a stamp on anything without complete confirmation regarding the game details. But one thing which we are sure of is that the game will try its best to turn the tides in favor of Xbox.
PlayStation fans do have something to rejoice about, however. The PS5 Slim has been inadvertently revealed by Microsoft in an ongoing case. So, we can expect to see the latest Sony console sometime soon!
