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Fable Sets February 23, 2027 Release Date

Xbox framed the timing as a move to avoid a crowded holiday slate, reduce competition for launch windows, and deliver the game Day‑One on Xbox Game Pass.

Overview

  • Xbox confirmed the firm release date during its Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, June 7, 2026, and said a Premium Edition grants early access starting February 18, 2027.
  • Playground Games’ reboot will launch simultaneously on Xbox Series X|S, PC and PlayStation 5 and will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
  • Pre-orders are live with a reported standard price near $69.99 and a Premium Edition near $99.99 that includes early access, in‑game gifts and digital extras.
  • The showcase revealed new story and gameplay footage, named cast members including Hayley Atwell as the villain Isabel, and teased the return of series antagonist Jack of Blades.
  • The move to February follows multiple shifts from a 2025 target to 2026 and then early 2027, a schedule Xbox says lets Playground Games polish the title and avoid competing holiday launches while using Game Pass to reach more players.