Summary
More rumors suggesting thatFablewill be coming to PlayStation 5 are beginning to surface, strengthening the idea that PlayStation is set to be a new home for many of Xbox’s biggest releases. AlthoughFablewas previously considered somewhat of a pillar for Xbox exclusivity, people are looking forward to the possibility of the title appearing on a new platform.
Phil Spencer has gone on record to say that Xbox is constantly evolving. Some fans have taken this phrasing as an indicator that the brand is no longer positioning itself as a console giant, now that it seems to beceasing some Xbox Series X salesin several regions and leaning more into the idea of Xbox as a platform of services that can offer an appealing roster of games. One of the most-anticipated games on that roster,Fable, was recently hit with a major delay that caught plenty of fans off guard.
Rumors sourced toleaker NateDrake on ResetErathreads suggest thatthe newFablegamewill be released on the PlayStation 5. This falls in line with a pattern big Xbox releases have been following, as the company may be changing its approach to exclusivity altogether to ensure that its games reach the widest possible audience. In the discussion thread, gamers expressed their shock at the announcement of a delay forFable, searching for reasons why this may have occurred.
Fable May Be Jumping to PS5
Leaker NateDrake appears to believe that the nextFablegame was delayed to make the rumored PlayStation 5 version a day-and-date release alongside the game’s previously announced systems, in addition to making the project as polished as possible. Seeing that it has been delayed into 2026, many appear to agree with thespeculation thatFablewill release day-one on PS5, as it corroborates other leakers' information, and some are pleased to see that the game will take some extra time to release in the best state possible.
Although it has been a long time since the lastFablegame was released, fans want the title to be a hit, noting that the game looks good in its pre-alpha state but may need a bit longer to be great. Others have pointed out that the game coming to PlayStation 5 may have been a given at this point,looking toForza5going multiplatformas the largest signal that Xbox will be ditching previous exclusivity to grab the attention of more gamers. Some feel that at this point, Microsoft may be akin to a third-party publisher with a large budget. However, others feel that the company’s sudden generosity with ports could be an attempt to cultivate a preference in PlayStation gamers for Xbox as a whole.
