Reports suggest Fable's 2026 delay stems from deeper issues than the officially cited need for polish. Insider accounts paint a picture of significant development challenges. Extas1s claims Playground Games is struggling with the ForzaTech engine, ill-suited for an open-world RPG, resulting in initially unengaging gameplay that requires extensive rework. HeisenbergFX4 echoes these concerns, suggesting the game's far from completion, raising doubts about a 2026 release. The pressure to deliver a high-quality experience across both Xbox and PlayStation platforms, coupled with the recent reception of Starfield and Avowed, adds further weight to Microsoft's need to avoid another potential setback.
