The much-awaited Fable reboot appears to be facing another potential setback, with industry insiders now suggesting the game might not arrive until 2027. This news comes as a significant disappointment to fans, especially following the recent announcement pushing the release from 2025 to 2026.

Originally revealed during the July 2020 Xbox Games Showcase, the fourth mainline entry in the beloved Fable franchise has been highly anticipated. After showcasing its first gameplay trailer using the ForzaTech engine in 2023, developer Playground Games initially targeted a 2025 release before adjusting to 2026 earlier this year.

According to XboxEra co-founder Nick 'Shpeshal Nick' Baker, who discussed the matter on a recent podcast episode, internal sources indicate the game might slip further to 2027. Baker emphasized this shouldn't be interpreted as development troubles, but rather the natural complexities of modern game development.

Baker clarified: 'I've heard from two different sources that Fable may be delayed until 2027. This isn't about development problems - it's simply taking longer than originally anticipated.' This potential delay suggests Playground Games might have initially aimed for a holiday 2025 release, traditionally the most profitable season for game launches.

The situation becomes more intriguing when considering how Microsoft's gaming strategy has evolved since the reboot's announcement. Originally positioned as an Xbox exclusive to drive hardware sales, there's growing speculation the game might eventually come to PlayStation 5, reflecting Microsoft's broader multiplatform approach.

Should this delay materialize, it would mean Playground Games' attention remains divided between Fable and their acclaimed Forza Horizon series, which hasn't seen a new main entry since 2021. The extended development cycle raises questions about whether the studio will return to its racing franchise after finally shipping the Fable reboot.