Fable, the highly anticipated RPG from Playground Games, could mark a significant chapter in Microsoft’s multiplatform strategy as early as 2026. According to a rumor from the VGC podcast, the title, which is scheduled for release on Xbox and PC later this year, is also expected to arrive on PS5 on the same day (day and date). The information was shared by journalist Andy Robinson, who claimed to have been informed about the simultaneous release plan. This move is not entirely surprising, given the company’s increasingly open stance towards other platforms, but it reinforces a significant shift in the market.
Expectation for an official announcement is growing, as Playground Games is expected to show more of the game during the Xbox Developer Direct event, scheduled for January 22, 2026. However, Microsoft has preferred to announce its releases on PlayStation more discreetly, as recently happened with Avowed and Forza Horizon 5. Therefore, it is still unknown whether the PS5 announcement will be made during the showcase itself or at a later time, perhaps through a simple trailer or press release.
The Context Behind the Multiplatform Strategy
The rumor about Fable fits perfectly into Microsoft’s current trend of bringing more and more of its major games to Sony’s rival ecosystem. Meanwhile, another title from the same developer, the upcoming Forza Horizon 6, is also expected for PS5, but with a delayed release compared to Microsoft’s platforms. Therefore, if confirmed, the simultaneous release of Fable would represent an even bolder step, equating the experience for all players from the very beginning.
For Brazilian fans, this is news that expands the possibilities. After all, having the option to choose which console to play on, without having to wait months or years for a port, is always an advantage. Thus, early 2026 promises to be eventful, with one of the most anticipated RPGs of the new generation about to reveal its final details and, possibly, its definitive multiplatform reach.
