Xbox unveils four minutes of new Fable combat gameplay
Xbox just dropped a hefty four-minute look at gameplay for the upcoming Fable reboot. The clip, shared by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma for the brand's 25th anniversary, showcases a mix of sword combat, ranged attacks, and magical abilities, per IGN. It ends with the player character finding a creepy tomb. The footage was captured on a high-end PC.
Despite a previous delay, the game now has a locked-in date. According to IGN, Fable will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC on February 23.
Reaction to the footage has been mixed. PC Gamer notes that while YouTube comments were positive, some on Reddit felt the grim, conventional tone shown doesn't match the bright, colorful spirit of older Fable games. The outlet's report suggests the preview feels "kind of flat."
Push Square was even more critical, questioning if the gameplay was meant to sell the game at all. The outlet's summary states it doesn't do a good job and that Xbox will need better promotion for those on the fence.
The footage is from a quest where the hero investigates corrupted magic in an area called Deepwood. Playground Games, known for the Forza Horizon series, is developing the title.
