The latest trailer forFable, the fourth main series entry in Xbox’s action-RPGFablefranchise, seems to be taking a page out ofGod of War Ragnarok’s book by having the player character fight a giant in their home.Fablewas once one of Xbox’s premiere franchises, with all three original trilogy games enjoying a great deal of success.
Since the launch ofFable 3, theFablefranchise has been in a tough spot. Instead of producing a properFable 4, Xbox instead focused on spin-off games, none of which came close to the popularity of the original trilogy. A truly massive blow came toFablewhen the decision was made tocancelFable Legends, an online-focused twist on the series that led to the closure of Lionhead Studios. TheFable Fortunedigital card game released after that, but it wasn’t long for this world and has since been shut down.
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Fablehas had a rough decade, but it’s finally coming back in a big way.Forza Horizondeveloper Playground Games has been trusted withrebootingFable, with the project being announced at the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase. Three years later, fans have been treated to their first proper trailer, getting a look atFablegameplay as well as being introduced to a giant character portrayed by Richard Ayoade. The ensuing gameplay sequence seemed to be a riff on theJack and the Beanstalkfairytale, though it also called to mind a sequence fromGod of War Ragnarok.
Fable Giant Battle Has God of War Ragnarok Vibes
TheFable 4trailer from the Xbox Games Showcaseis narrated by Richard Ayoade’s giant character. It shows a modern take onFable’s action-RPG combat and ensures fans that the franchise’s unique sense of humor is fully intact. However, viewers don’t know Ayoade is a giant until the end of the trailer, at which point a battle ensues between theFableplayer character and the giant. The battle seems to include some platforming elements, avoiding the giant’s attempt to smash the player, and figuring out creative ways to fight back against the colossal man. Ultimately, the player character is captured by the giant and the trailer ends before fans get to see what happens next.
TheFable 4trailer retains the franchise’s sense of humor, but the giant is still quite intimidating. The sequence seems to be rather intense, and it calls to mind a similar scene from 2022’sGod of War Ragnarokwhere Atreus and Angrbodasquare off against Gryla the Giant. The key difference is that theGod of War Ragnarokgiant fight doesn’t have room for humor, and is instead presented as extremely serious and dark.
It will be interesting to see how else theFablegiant fight differs fromGod of War Ragnarok’s take on the concept. Unfortunately,Fableis without a release window right now, meaning it’s likely fans will have to wait until at least 2025 to get their hands on the game. There’s a small chance it will launch in 2024, butFableenthusiasts shouldn’t hold their breath and should be sure to keep their expectations in check.
Fableis in development for PC and Xbox Series X.
