Fable's new gameplay takes players into a cursed forest with a reluctant hero
Playground Games has shown a new slice of Fable gameplay, taking the player and a companion called Arden through a cursed part of Albion's Deepwood. The footage combines a story quest with a fight against creatures affected by the curse.
It is a look at the game ahead of its February 23, 2027 release. In a follow-up interview, creative lead Ralph Fulton explained that the scene takes place around the end of Act 3, roughly halfway through the story.
There are some plot hints in the clip, so you may want to skip the footage if you prefer to discover characters and locations for yourself. The studio is holding back the full explanation of what the characters find.
A promotional image of Albion from Fable's Steam page. Image: Playground Games / Xbox Game Studios
Arden has a different view of Fable's heroes
In the Official Xbox Podcast, Fulton describes Arden, played by Susan Wokoma, as a retired Hero who questions whether anyone should have that kind of power.
An earlier promotional image for Fable. Image: Playground Games / Xbox Game Studios
She accompanies the player's character through the forest and discusses Isabel, a character played by Hayley Atwell. Fulton says this is the first time the player's Hero hears Isabel's name in the story, although she has appeared in previous promotional material.
The discussion also offers some context for the red-glowing creatures in the footage. Fulton says they are more powerful and durable versions associated with areas affected by the curse. He stops short of spelling out the whole connection to the plot.
Another image from the game's Steam listing. Image: Playground Games / Xbox Game Studios
Combat choices extend beyond a single spell
The gameplay shows an upgraded Dash spell that can help the Hero move around a fight. Fulton says the player who captured the footage invested heavily in that ability, so it should not be taken as the only way to build a character.
According to the developer, players can combine mobility, crowd-control and other abilities when facing groups of enemies. He also says the game includes one-on-one encounters and boss fights.
Fable is due on Xbox Series X and S, PC and PlayStation 5. The PS5 Standard Edition is available to preorder at Amazon, but you can also wait until the game launches. The new quest image above comes from Xbox's reveal; the other images are earlier promotional screenshots.
Image credit: Playground Games / Xbox Game Studios.
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