For some time now, Fable 4 has been believed to be in development, with many claiming that it is all but confirmed at this point. Unfortunately, there has still never been an official announcement revealing the game or even confirming its existence, leading many to doubt whether the game is actually coming or not. The Fable franchise certainly isn’t what the Xbox is known for, not anymore anyway, but it is one of the defining titles on each generation of its consoles. Given it has been quite some time since a mainstream Fable game hit the market, it seems clear that fans are ready to hear some news.
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PS5 Gameplay Reveal
The PS5 Future of Gaming event put out a lot of really heavy hitters and even finally showcased the PS5 design. Of the entries, some of the more noticeable ones include Ratchet & Clank: A Rift Apart, the Demon’s Souls remake, Resident Evil 8, and PlayStation exclusive Horizon: Forbidden West. All of these titles got fans super hyped up for the PS5, whereas the Xbox Gameplay reveal showed mostly indie games or lesser known games, and what popular ones it did show were overshadowed by the lack of actual gameplay. Still, it’s worth noting that Xbox’s big showcase, one meant to be on the same level, is coming in July.
The Case For Fable 4
As mentioned previously, the Fable franchise isn’t necessarily the first thing fans think of when they hear Xbox, but it is definitely up there. What sets this series apart from other popular Xbox exclusives like Halo or Gears of War is its relative scarcity when placed side by side with those things. Halo 5, for example, came out 5 years ago and has had a few spin offs since then. Gears of War 5 just came out last year as well. When compared to Fable, which hasn’t seen a main entry sequel since 2010, those games seem readily available. On the other hand, fans are dying for a true Fable game in the glory of next gen consoles.
Fable also stands out from everything else the Xbox Series X has to offer as well. In terms of well known games, most of the titles found on Xbox tend to be shooters or Sci-fi adjacent, so Fable’s classic fantasy is a nice change of pace. What’s more, this franchise basically pioneered the concept of making choice matter in a game, something which many-a-developer have been trying to perfect since then. If Fable 4 managed to get this aspect right, it could really set it apart from other games and give the Xbox Series X a leg up on the PS5.
Of course, Fable isn’t the only game that could accomplish this effect. There are likely other games which would be capable of producing similar hype, but this franchise stands out as the most unique and the most capable of generating a visceral response from fans. With any luck, Xbox will announce and reveal gameplay from Fable 4 soon before fans have all but made up their mind on which console they intend to get this holiday season. Brand loyalty is certainly a strong force, but a great game like Fable 4 may be able to contend with it.
Fable 4 is rumored to be in development.
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