Fable release date and unlock time
Fable launches on on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC. Owners of the Premium or Collector's Edition can start on . Source: fablethegame.com (22 Jan 2026, since updated), Xbox Wire (7 Jun 2026), Steam (checked 2 Oct 2026)
Early access (Premium and Collector's)
Launch (all editions)
The timers count to 16:00 UTC, the time in Xbox and PlayStation store listing data. The PlayStation listing shows launch only. Playground has not announced an unlock time itself, so this could change. Source: Xbox Store (checked 2 Oct 2026), PlayStation Store (checked 2 Oct 2026)
What time does Fable unlock?
Store listing data gives 16:00 UTC for both dates. The Xbox and PlayStation listings show it for launch on 23 February, and the Xbox listing shows it for early access on 18 February. Preload dates are not out yet. Source: Xbox Store (checked 2 Oct 2026), PlayStation Store (checked 2 Oct 2026)
| City | Early access | Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Thu 18 Feb, 08:00 | Tue 23 Feb, 08:00 |
| New York | Thu 18 Feb, 11:00 | Tue 23 Feb, 11:00 |
| London | Thu 18 Feb, 16:00 | Tue 23 Feb, 16:00 |
| Berlin | Thu 18 Feb, 17:00 | Tue 23 Feb, 17:00 |
| Tokyo | Fri 19 Feb, 01:00 | Wed 24 Feb, 01:00 |
| Sydney | Fri 19 Feb, 03:00 | Wed 24 Feb, 03:00 |
Platforms and Game Pass
At launch Fable is on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Steam), PC (Xbox app) and Xbox Cloud Gaming. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere game, so one Xbox purchase covers the console and the Xbox PC app. Source: Xbox Wire (22 Jan 2026), Xbox Wire (7 Jun 2026), Xbox.com (checked 2 Oct 2026)
The official FAQ says Fable is on Game Pass Ultimate from day one. It does not say that PC Game Pass gets the game on day one, and the Xbox Wire cast post only says the game is included with Game Pass. The FAQ does say that Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can buy the Premium Upgrade. Source: fablethegame.com (22 Jan 2026, since updated), Xbox Wire (7 Jun 2026)
In September 2026 an Xbox spokesperson answered a rumour about Game Pass changes in 2027. Nothing is final, the spokesperson said, and games already announced for day one on Game Pass Ultimate are not affected. Fable is one of those games. Source: KitGuru (statement to Forbes) (Sep 2026), fablethegame.com (22 Jan 2026, since updated)
Ralph Fulton announced the PS5 version in January 2026. It is the first Fable on PlayStation, and an August PlayStation Blog post confirms the same 23 February date. Source: PlayStation Blog (22 Jan 2026), PlayStation Blog (28 Aug 2026)
Store differences and specs are on the PC page.
Early access
Early access starts on 18 February 2027, up to five days before launch. It comes with the Premium Edition and the Collector's Edition, which includes Premium. On Xbox you can also buy the Premium Upgrade. On PS5 and Steam the upgrade goes on sale only after launch, so for early access on those stores you need to buy the Premium Edition itself. Source: fablethegame.com (22 Jan 2026, since updated)
Prices and contents are on the editions page.
Release history and delays
Fable has been delayed twice since it first got a release window.
- Xbox announces Fable at the Xbox Games Showcase, with Playground Games as the developer. Source: Xbox Wire (23 Jul 2020)
- A new trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase gives a 2025 release window. Source: Xbox Wire (9 Jun 2024)
- First delay. Craig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, says on the Official Xbox Podcast that Fable is moving from 2025 to 2026. Source: Official Xbox Podcast (25 Feb 2025)
- Developer_Direct sets an autumn 2026 window and announces a PS5 version, the first Fable on PlayStation. Source: Xbox Wire (22 Jan 2026), PlayStation Blog (22 Jan 2026)
- Second delay. Xbox moves Fable from autumn 2026 to February 2027. Matt Booty says the game should have a launch window of its own. Source: Windows Central (29 May 2026)
- The Xbox Games Showcase sets the date, 23 February 2027, and opens pre-orders. Premium Edition early access starts 18 February. Source: Xbox Wire (7 Jun 2026), fablethegame.com (7 Jun 2026)
- Xbox merges Turn 10 into Playground Games, and the combined studio works on Forza and Fable. Xbox has not announced a date change, and the official FAQ still lists 23 February 2027 (checked 2 Oct 2026). Source: Xbox Wire (22 Sep 2026), Kotaku (22 Sep 2026), fablethegame.com (22 Jan 2026, since updated)
Fulton told IGN the unannounced internal target had been October 2026. He said there was one release he was happy to stay away from but did not name it. GamesRadar+ took it to mean GTA 6. Source: GamesRadar+ (from IGN) (28 Aug 2026)
Another big release lands the same month: Game Informer reports that God of War: Laufey comes to PS5 on 16 February 2027, a week before Fable and two days before its early access. Source: Game Informer (27 Jul 2026)
Release date FAQ
When does Fable come out, and what time does it unlock?
Fable launches on 23 February 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC. Xbox and PlayStation store data both list 16:00 UTC. Preload dates have not been announced. Source: fablethegame.com (22 Jan 2026, since updated), Xbox Store (checked 2 Oct 2026), PlayStation Store (checked 2 Oct 2026)
How many times has Fable been delayed?
Twice. In February 2025 it moved from 2025 to 2026. On 29 May 2026 it moved from autumn 2026 to February 2027. Ralph Fulton later said the internal target had been October 2026. Source: Official Xbox Podcast (25 Feb 2025), Windows Central (29 May 2026), GamesRadar+ (from IGN) (28 Aug 2026)
Why was Fable delayed to February 2027?
Xbox said it was moving Fable to February 2027 "so it can have the dedicated moment it deserves". Its statement listed the year's big releases, including Grand Theft Auto VI. Matt Booty said the game should have a launch window of its own. Ralph Fulton later said there was one release he was happy to avoid, but he did not name it. Source: Windows Central (29 May 2026), GamesRadar+ (from IGN) (28 Aug 2026)
Is Fable on Game Pass on day one?
Yes, on Game Pass Ultimate, according to the official FAQ. The FAQ does not say whether PC Game Pass gets it on day one. Source: fablethegame.com (22 Jan 2026, since updated)
Is Fable on PS5?
Yes, from launch day, 23 February 2027. It is the first Fable game on PlayStation. Source: PlayStation Blog (22 Jan 2026), PlayStation Blog (28 Aug 2026)
Will the Turn 10 merger delay Fable?
Xbox merged Turn 10 into Playground Games on 22 September 2026, and the combined studio works on Forza and Fable. Xbox has not announced a date change, and the official FAQ still lists 23 February 2027 (checked 2 Oct 2026). Source: Xbox Wire (22 Sep 2026), Kotaku (22 Sep 2026), fablethegame.com (22 Jan 2026, since updated)
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