Microsoft postpones Fable (again) to avoid GTA VI

Microsoft has delayed its next date myth Restart again. The game was scheduled to be released in the fall of 2026, but Microsoft says so now myth It will be released in February 2027. However, it will be showing off a “new look” at the game at its Xbox Games Showcase on June 7.

“This year is full of amazing games for XBOX gamers to enjoy, from Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 to Control Resonant, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Grand Theft Auto VI,” Microsoft says. On your Xbox account on X. “In order to plan for our game’s holiday launch, and in a way that best suits players, we’re moving Fable to February 2027 so you can get the dedicated moment it deserves. We’re excited to give players a great new look at Fable, as well as our broader lineup, at the XBOX Games Showcase on June 7.”

The fall gaming season is already full. Grand Theft Auto VI It is scheduled For November 19th, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 It was announced this week with Release date October 23and Star Wars: Galaxy Racer He was appointed For October 6th. Microsoft is supposed to share specific release dates for Hala: The campaign has evolved, Gears of War: Electronic DayAnd other titles during the Xbox Games Show as well.

mythDeveloped by Playground Games, it was first announced In 2020 As a “new beginning” for the series. Years later, Microsoft gave it a planned release window For the year 2025But he later paid it To 2026. It’s scheduled to arrive on Xbox Series

Microsoft will also not share news about Helix projectthe next-gen Xbox console, during the Xbox Games Show, Matt Botti, chief content officer at Xbox, He said in a circle From the official Xbox Podcast released on Friday. Earlier this month, Microsoft promised that it would share more about Helix “Later this year.”