Microsoft’s recent Xbox Games Showcase tantalized fans with trailers and announcements for upcoming titles, but left some yearning for concrete release dates.
While some games like Avowed and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are confirmed for 2024, others like Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, and Doom: The Dark Ages reside in a broader 2025 window. Here’s a closer look at what we might expect from these highly anticipated titles, along with some rumored release windows.
Fable Targets Holiday 2025
Industry insider Tom Warren of The Verge sheds light on potential release windows for some of Microsoft’s biggest upcoming games. According to Warren, the new Fable reboot is currently slated for a release sometime between October and December 2025. This positioning suggests it could be Microsoft’s flagship title for the holiday season next year.
Fable, announced in 2020, is being developed by Playground Games, known for the Forza Horizon series. This reboot promises to revitalize the beloved franchise for a new generation, returning to the fantastical world of Albion with its signature humor and moral choices. The first gameplay trailer, revealed in June 2023, showcased a vibrant world filled with magic and mythical creatures.
Gears of War: E-Day – A Possible Surprise in 2025?
While details are scarce, Gears of War: E-Day also seems to be targeting a 2025 release, possibly even before Fable. However, Warren cautions that development plans for Gears might have shifted, and the lack of an official window could be to give The Coalition, the game’s developers, more breathing room. This suggests the game might be further along in development than initially perceived.
The brief teaser trailer for Gears of War: E-Day offered a glimpse into a gritty urban environment with familiar Locust forces, hinting at a potentially intense new chapter in the popular Gears saga.
A Strong Year for Xbox in 2025?
If these rumors hold true, 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for Xbox software. With established franchises like Fable and Gears of War potentially arriving alongside other intriguing titles like South of Midnight and Perfect Dark, Xbox gamers will have a lot to look forward to.
Stay Tuned for More
While these are just rumors, Tom Warren’s track record for leaking accurate Xbox information suggests there’s some weight to them. With both Fable and Gears of War: E-Day confirmed for PC and Xbox Series X/S, players on both platforms can gear up for a potentially epic year in 2025.
What do you think? Will Fable and Gears of War: E-Day arrive in 2025? Which one are you more excited about? Let us know in the comments below!
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