In an fantastic debut for the XBOX Showcase at SGF: 2026, Playground Games debuted a brand new trailer for the upcoming reboot of the iconic Fable series.
Beginning with an emotional story trailer introducing players to a brand new character, Fable showcases the new game’s villain: Isabel, played by the incredible Hayley Atwell. Anchoring the entire thing was an ominous speech by Isabel, alongside a plethora of new game footage—including the game’s famous Demon Doors.
Isabel is a driven, powerful Hero on a quest to make right a tragic injustice. Driven by grief, Isabel has turned her pain into determination and focus that sets her at odds with The Hero of Briar Hill and Humphry, her one-time guardian. The trailer ended with a seeming return of the iconic villain Jack of Blades from the original Fable 1. “Hayley’s ability to combine vulnerability with strength made her the perfect person to play Isabel, and working with her was a real pleasure, ” said Associate Narrative Director, Craig Owen.
He continuned, “Her desire to really dig into the character and deliver the best possible performance in every scene blew us all away, not just on the performance capture stage but in the voice recording booth, where her classical training was on full display. Hayley brought a dedication, seriousness and grit to the role that, in many ways, mirrors the character’s own.” Atwell joins a star studded cast including Robert Whitelock, Richard Ayoade, Susan Wokoma and Matt King.
From Hollywood stars to British comedy gems, this is a cast that leans on the Fable series’ near-unique history of bringing the best of British acting into the gaming world. Fable launches on February 23, 2027, with early access for the Premium Edition beginning February 18. It will be available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, and included with Game Pass.
