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Fable Gets Delayed to 2027 to Avoid GTA 6 Launch

Fable has officially been delayed to 2027. Here is the new release date and why Microsoft pushed the RPG back to avoid GTA 6 & Holiday 2026.

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Microsoft has just announced that Fable has been delayed to February 2027. According to a statement from Xbox, the RPG is being pushed back to avoid other major games releasing in Holiday 2026, such as GTA 6. Here is the new Fable release date.

Why Was Fable Delayed to 2027?

The official Xbox social media account broke the bad news in a May 29 post, confirming that Fable has been delayed to 2027. According to Microsoft, the new release date is to ensure that the new Fable has the “dedicated moment” it deserves, due to the Holiday 2026 season being packed with major releases.

“This year is packed with incredible games for XBOX players to enjoy. From Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 to Control Resonant, Star Wars:........

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