Following the recent announcement that the highly anticipated game *Fable* has been delayed until 2026, a flurry of insider reports have surfaced, painting a grim picture of the game's development. Contrary to the official statement citing the need for additional polish, these insiders suggest that the game is facing significant challenges, which may be the true cause of the delay.

Insider Extas1s has revealed that the development team at Playground Games is grappling with the ForzaTech engine. Originally crafted for racing games, this engine is purportedly ill-suited for the demands of an open-world RPG like *Fable*. Moreover, Extas1s reports that early gameplay iterations were deemed "not particularly engaging," prompting the team to undertake substantial rework on various game mechanics and the overall pacing.

Echoing these concerns, insider HeisenbergFX4 has indicated that *Fable* is far from being complete, raising doubts about meeting the 2026 deadline. With Microsoft's plans to launch *Fable* on PlayStation platforms, the game must meet the stringent quality expectations of Sony's audience. HeisenbergFX4 underscores the pressure on Microsoft, especially after the underwhelming reception of *Starfield* and the mixed reviews of *Avowed*, stating that the company cannot risk another setback.