And Toby Hynes might just be the perfect man for the job.Īs of tomorrow I will be starting a new chapter as Character Lead on a little game they are working on.
#Fable 4 release series#
The Fable series has taken a lot of inspiration from folklore and fairy tales, yet there are still many myths to plunder for exciting monsters. Hynes will be taking on the role of Character Lead, meaning he will be responsible for populating the game world of Fable 4 with memorable creatures. One of the most exciting recruits is none other than Toby Hynes, who has just finished his stint at iconic game studio Rare ( Sea of Thieves, Golden Eye). It has been well-documented that Playground are hiring plenty of new staff to help with the development of Fable 4. That said, the reinforcements were called in to bulk up the studio, with a workforce of 200 with their noses to the grindstone on this one. Also, according to this job posting, the same engine that powers the Forza Horizon series, ForzaTech, is being used on Fable 4. No doubt Microsoft is hoping for the praise that has been heaped Forza to be applied to the new Fable. So, it remains to be seen whether Playground can keep everyone happy with the release of Fable 4. That said, the team in question is very talented, and I’m sure they’ll do a fantastic job.” Fable is a weird game, and a tough one to deconstruct for a new team. “… it is a little curious to get rid of the team that is uniquely expert in making Fable, and then try and make Fable. Fable’s co-creator, Simon Carter told Eurogamer: “I have slightly mixed feelings.” He went onto explain: Little wonder there have been misgivings from the original crew. It’s pretty heavy circumstances in which to pick up the baton, move the game into the next generation, and keep all the fans happy. Think about it: one team has created Fable from day one, was shut down, only for the legacy of this classic to be trusted to another company.
#Fable 4 release movie#
It’s like the challenge of making a new Star Wars movie - there’s stuff that everyone wants you to bring along, but then you’ve got a responsibility to take that to new places and I trust Playground has a good vision for that.”īeyond excited to announce we’re making Fable, a new beginning for the legendary franchise! “With any kind of franchise like that, where you’ve had existing versions, there’s always that balance between what you’re going to bring forward, what still stands up, and what you want to add that’s new. But in an interview with The Guardian, head of Xbox Studios Matt Booty hinted at a sequel that would keep the traditions of the series in tact: Talk of transforming Fable into an MMO took root, apparently born from the need to change direction. It’s hard to see this turn of events avoiding the Glomar response in the near future, but one persistent rumour has seemingly been put to bed. Albion and Aurora gone though? And not just gone, but destroyed by an asteroid, at the behest of a ‘Mad King’? Maybe ‘shakeup’ was a bit of an understatement. But there’s little doubt this ‘Optimised for Xbox Series X’ title is going to look and sound seriously good.Īccording to a Reddit thread on a Fable leak back in 2019, things might be set for a shakeup. Neither Microsoft nor Playground has confirmed an event like that, but it would be an excellent surprise to plan in secret.And though the pitch-perfect trailer (complete with its own twist!) is enough to get the blood pumping - with its gorgeous, intoxicatingly rendered fantasy world and awe-inspiring VO - a gameplay video is yet to appear. Behind closed doors, Playground and Microsoft could be planning an elaborate Fable anniversary celebration to bring the series to its former glory. That would be awhile away, but it would still be a clever move because 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Fable franchise. While Playground Games hasn't said anything to this effect, it might intend to release Fable in 2024. It's possible that Playground is working slowly because it already has a release window in mind. A Nvidia GeForce Now leak suggests one release date for Fable 4, but it's entirely possible that date was only a placeholder. Announcing the Fablegame in summer 2020 might have suggested the game was only a year or so away, but a year-and-a-half has gone by without even a broad release window. Xbox users and RPG fans would love to know when Playground Games' new Fable game is coming out, but so far Playground isn't telling.
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