Reports suggest Fable's delay to 2026 stems from deeper issues than the officially cited need for additional polish. Multiple insiders point to significant development challenges. Extas1s claims Playground Games is struggling with the ForzaTech engine, originally built for racing games and reportedly ill-suited for an open-world RPG. This, coupled with allegedly unengaging early gameplay, has necessitated extensive mechanic overhauls and pacing adjustments.
HeisenbergFX4 corroborates these concerns, suggesting the game's incompletion is so substantial that a 2026 release remains uncertain. The planned PlayStation release further complicates matters, demanding Fable meet Sony's high standards. With the reception of Starfield and the mixed response to Avowed, HeisenbergFX4 argues another Microsoft misstep is simply unacceptable.