Peter Molyneux, the mind behind the Fable franchise, is about to pull off a major irony in the gaming market in 2026. While fans await the Fable reboot by Playground Games, his new project, Masters of Albion, has a release date set for next April 22nd. Developed by the studio 22cans, the game will arrive first on Steam, positioning itself ahead of the highly anticipated new entry in the series he himself helped create. This twist is relevant because it highlights the fierce competition in the action RPG genre, and brings back a legendary name to his classic “god game” style.
How is this possible? The answer lies in the long development cycle of the new Fable, which still has no concrete date, even with a projected window for 2026. Masters of Albion, however, emerges as a spiritual successor that returns to the world of Albion, exploring mechanics similar to those from Molyneux’s classics. Because of this, players will be able to control a god with ancient powers, manage cities, and even command NPCs in battles, gameplay that promises to unite fans of Black & White and the Fable series. In this way, Molyneux manages, in a sense, to return to his roots even before the franchise that made him famous presents its new look.
Albion, Chickens, and Expectations for Fable
Despite not being an official game in the Fable series for obvious legal reasons, Masters of Albion does not hide its inspirations. The gameplay trailer, revealed alongside the date, shows a classic reference any fan would recognize: a character kicking a chicken. This joke, however, is just a detail in a larger project that promises a rich narrative about power and consequence, with treacherous kings and moral choices that shape the world. Meanwhile, eyes are also turning to the near future, as Xbox has a showcase scheduled for January 22nd, where we may finally see gameplay of the new Fable and, hopefully, a more precise release date.
Therefore, early 2026 promises to be busy for fans of action RPGs with a humorous tone. Masters of Albion arrives as an interesting bet for those who miss Molyneux’s unique style, while the Fable reboot prepares to show its evolution. It’s still too early to say which game will deliver the best experience, but one thing is certain: the land of Albion will be in high demand on PC very soon, thanks to a twist of fate few predicted.
