Fable Shows Four Minutes of New Quest Gameplay for Xbox's 25th Anniversary
Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games released a four-minute Fable quest walkthrough set in Deepwood as part of Xbox's 25th anniversary celebrations.
Xbox is marking its 25th birthday with a fresh look at one of its biggest upcoming games. Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games have released a new four-minute gameplay walkthrough of the Fable reboot, billed as an exclusive look at brand new quest gameplay.
What the new Fable quest shows
The footage follows the Hero of Briar Hill into the depths of Deepwood. They are joined by Arden, described as a local Hero.
Their goal is to find out why strange magical happenings have been troubling the people of Oakshire. According to the description, the pair cross a threshold where Deepwood's natural magic appears corrupted by an outside force.
Along the way, they find hints about who or what could be responsible. The description does not say who or what that is.
How it ties into Xbox's 25th anniversary
The video landed on the day of Xbox's anniversary celebrations. Pure Xbox reports that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma issued a statement looking back at the brand's history, from the original console and Xbox Live to Halo: Combat Evolved.
According to Pure Xbox, Sharma said each of the 111 people who have worked at Xbox since the beginning will receive a special engraved console. She also said a FanFest event in Seattle would "bring the celebration home."
Sharma's statement also looked ahead to the "next 25" years. Pure Xbox notes she argued that the cost, resources and risk of making modern games have grown dramatically, and that this "must" change. The Fable clip is not part of that statement, but it arrived during the same anniversary push.
Release and pre-order details
Fable is due out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on February 23, 2027, according to Gematsu. It will also be available via Game Pass.
The Steam page describes an open-world action-RPG in which reputation is everything and each choice shapes the Hero's journey. Pre-ordering gives a Pre-Order Content Pack with a Chicken Suit, a Wild Flower Bouquet, a Toy Chicken and a Scones & Jam Picnic Hamper. The offer ends at launch and is limited to one per person or account.
Steam's pre-purchase edition also lets players start five days ahead of full release through Advance Access. On PC, the page lists support for 4K and HDR10, plus optional NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 3+4 and Intel XeSS 2.1.
What it means for you
If you plan to play Fable, the walkthrough gives a look at the game's quest gameplay. Players who want the earliest access on PC can look at the Steam pre-purchase edition, which includes Advance Access. Fable will also be available via Game Pass, per Gematsu.
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Quick answers
When does Fable come out?
Gematsu reports a release date of February 23, 2027, on PS5, Xbox Series and PC. Steam's pre-purchase edition offers play five days earlier.
Is Fable coming to Game Pass?
Yes. Gematsu says the game will also be available via Game Pass.
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