New Fable Game Faces Serious Development Issues

Shortly after the announcement that the highly anticipated game Fable has been delayed to 2026, a wave of insider reports has surfaced, casting a shadow over the project's development. Contrary to the official statement citing the need for additional polish, these reports suggest that the game is in a critical state, and this is the true reason behind the delay.

Insider Extas1s has revealed that the team at Playground Games is facing significant challenges with the ForzaTech engine. Originally designed for racing games, this engine is reportedly ill-suited for an open-world RPG like Fable. Extas1s further claims that initial gameplay versions were "not particularly engaging," necessitating a major overhaul of the game's mechanics and pacing.

Echoing these concerns, insider HeisenbergFX4 reports that Fable's development is far from complete, raising doubts about meeting the 2026 deadline. With plans to release Fable on PlayStation as well, the game must meet the stringent quality expectations of Sony's audience. HeisenbergFX4 warns that following the underwhelming reception of Starfield and the mixed reviews of Avowed, Microsoft cannot risk another disappointing release.