Fable dev loves 'fake trailer' accusations
It's been a minute, but Fable is coming back...in a big way. This goofy trip to a fantasy version of the UK has always been a firm favourite of the Xbox catalogue, but while the likes of Halo and Forza have continued to churn out entries, Fable has been turned to stone since Fable III in 2010 - we don't count Journey.
Despite wild rumours production had been completely restarted in January this year, Fable has swung a sword at the competition with a glossy gameplay trailer at June's Xbox Games Showcase. We were promised there would be no CGI trailers, and despite Fable keeping to that, sceptical fans aren't convinced.
Fable laughs at 'fake trailer' accusations
Completely captured in-game, the Fable trailer showed off the lush greenery of Albion. With snarling beasts and giant pumpkins, we got to see a full range of what Fable has to offer. For some, it looks just too good to be true.
Lead Lighting Artist Lukas Koelz is amused by the notion that the trailer isn't made in-game and we're being sold a pipe dream. In the comments, he goes on to hype Playground's use of ForzaTech. Whispers claimed that Fable has struggled to use the engine aimed at racing games, but it hardly looks like that here.
When the Fable trailer came out, Koelz cheered, "I can't put into words how proud I am of the whole team for what we have achieved and I am beyond excited for what is still to come!" This is clearly just the tip of the iceberg, and given recent looks at Starfield and Star Wars: Outlaws gameplay, we're excited for more.
Fable's critics won't leave it alone
Click to enlargeThe issue of CGI trailers is a hot one, with the likes of Star Wars Eclipse luring us in with fancy cinematics instead of an actual look at what's going on. You might remember how this bit Aliens: Colonial Marines in the butt, as it was sued for misleading players over the finished product.
There's been a recent run of bad luck for games releasing in an "unfinished" state and looking a far cry from their trailers. Notably, Xbox and Arkane have admitted they fudged it with Redfall. Thankfully, a side-by-side of Starfield shows that its own delay has been well worth it now.
Still, you've got all the usual trolls calling out Fable for its 'ugly' protagonist. We imagine it's because she's a woman, but for those that have played any Fable game, you'll know conventionally attractive characters have never been top of the agenda. Also, ever heard of a little thing called character customisation?
Considering Fable has seemingly come out of nowhere and already looks like a pretty polished pumpkin, we're pumped to see what the team can do to refine it between now and its proposed release date at some point in 2024. Good work Playground, it looks like we don't need Lionhead Studios.
