'Literally Play It Forever' - Playground Games Confirms Fable Will Take 20 hours To Beat
Playground Games has announced that the upcoming Fable reboot will feature a 15-20 hour main quest, with an equal amount of time dedicated to side content. The game is scheduled for release on Xbox Game Pass on February 23, 2027.
Why it matters
This provides clarity for fans regarding the scale of a highly anticipated RPG, setting expectations for the game's length compared to previous entries in the series.
Playground Games' upcoming Xbox Game Pass title Fable made an appearance at Gamescom this year, with an 18-minute trailer . During a Q&A panel attended by the folks at Polygon , the team has revealed how long it'll take to finish off the main quest, as well as other details, in its gorgeous-looking RPG.
According to Will Kennedy, associate game director at Playground Games, Fable's mainline quest will "have around 15-20 hours " of gameplay, adding another " 15-20 hours of side and open-world exploration content" too.
"We have around 15-20 hours of mainline quest gameplay, we have around 15-20 of side and open-world exploration content gameplay...And then, of course, the life systems are limitless, so you can play them for as long as you want."
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