Reports suggest Fable's 2026 delay stems from deeper issues than the officially cited need for polish. Insiders paint a picture of troubled development, with claims the game is far from completion and potentially facing an uncertain future.
According to insider Extas1s, Playground Games is grappling with the ForzaTech engine's limitations. Designed for racing games, it allegedly proves unsuitable for the open-world RPG mechanics, leading to gameplay described as "not particularly engaging" in early builds. Extensive reworking of mechanics and pacing is reportedly underway.
HeisenbergFX4 corroborates these concerns, suggesting the game's current state is so far from finished that a 2026 release remains uncertain. With Microsoft targeting a PlayStation release alongside Xbox, the pressure to meet Sony's high standards is immense. HeisenbergFX4 argues that following the reception of Starfield and Avowed, another flawed release would be a significant blow for Microsoft.
