Peter Molyneux, the veteran designer behind the first Fable, admitted he was unexpectedly moved after watching Playground Games' recent Fable gameplay reveal. The reboot — developed by the Forza Horizon studio — was showcased at Microsoft's Developer Direct, and Molyneux told IGN the presentation struck a personal chord.

  • Molyneux said the new footage provoked a strong emotional reaction, reflecting his long association with the original Fable on the OG Xbox.
  • Playground Games is leading development on the reboot, bringing a team best known for Forza Horizon to a classic Xbox franchise.
  • The detailed gameplay deep dive at Developer Direct provided the trailer that moved Molyneux and offered a closer look at the team’s vision for Fable’s return.
  • Molyneux discussed his response and what he appreciated about the reveal in a conversation with IGN, praising aspects of the presentation while acknowledging his emotional response.

Source: Pure Xbox

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