Fable Returns to PS5 in Autumn 2026
For the first time in franchise history, Fable launches on PlayStation 5, bringing an open-world reimagining of Albion filled with choice, consequence, and playful moral chaos. Developed by Playground Games, this fresh take captures the heart and humor of the original trilogy while delivering contemporary storytelling and modern RPG depth.
What Makes This Fable Different
A fairytale world reimagined for modern players
Fully Open World
For the first time in the series, explore Albion as a seamless open world. Every building is enterable, from picturesque villages to imposing castles, with no loading screens breaking immersion.
Style Weaving Combat
Fluidly blend melee, ranged, and magic attacks to create your preferred fighting identity. Face classic creatures like Hobs alongside new threats, including giant fire-breathing chickens.
1,000+ Living NPCs
Experience a truly reactive world where over 1,000 named characters have routines, relationships, and evolving opinions about your actions.
Property & Relationships
Buy property and businesses, get married, have kids, or kick tenants out and deal with the reputation consequences. Your smallest actions create ripple effects.
Fairytale, Not Fantasy
Unlike grand fantasy epics, Fable tells intimate stories about ordinary people touched by magic, blending dry British wit with moral complexity and self-aware humor.
World-Changing Choices
Major decisions leave permanent physical evidence. Spare or kill the giant voiced by Richard Ayoade, and his corpse remains as a landmark affecting property prices.
Fable by the Numbers
Key facts about the reimagined Albion
The Fable Journey
From Lionhead Studios to Playground Games
Original Trilogy vs. New Beginning
How Playground Games is honoring the past while building the future
Classic Fable DNA
- Choice and consequence systems
- Dry British wit and humor
- Playful moral chaos
- Chickens (yes, chickens!)
- Classic creatures like Hobs
- Self-aware storytelling
- Hero reputation system
Modern RPG Evolution
- Fully seamless open world
- 1,000+ named NPCs with routines
- All buildings enterable
- Style weaving combat system
- Physical world-changing decisions
- Enhanced character customization
- No loading screens between areas
Playground Games’ Approach
- Smaller than Forza Horizon worlds
- Dense ground-level detail
- Fairytale aesthetic over fantasy
- Intimate personal stories
- No ticking time bomb pressure
- Freedom to explore early
- First on PlayStation platform
Where You Can Play Fable
Available across multiple platforms this autumn
Begin Your Legend in Albion
Fable represents a fresh beginning for the beloved franchise, blending everything fans love about the original trilogy with modern RPG depth. From moral choices that reshape the world to over 1,000 living NPCs who remember your actions, this is Albion reimagined for a new generation of heroes.