A New Fable Rumor Could Be Great News for The Witcher 3 Fans

With hope for more Fable updates on the way, claims from Windows Central editor Jez Corden have ignited some intriguing rumors. According to Corden, the combat mechanics of Fable are reminiscent of The Witcher 3, which is an exciting development, if true. While there isn't official confirmation from the developers at Playground Games, Corden's claims could be an exciting sneak peek of what players can expect from the highly-anticipated reboot.

During his time on the Xbox Two podcast, Corden claimed to have recently gotten the chance to see a preview of Fable, stating that the game looked "fantastic" and that it has "CD Projekt Red DNA", especially with its combat. He further stated that Playground Games has reportedly hired a handful of developers from CD Projekt Red. The Windows Central editor said, "I believe they picked up the combat designer." Fable has been a beloved franchise, and Playground Games' attempt at revamping the series puts the project under a lot of pressure. However, if its combat truly feels close to The Witcher 3, many fans of the action RPG now have a good reason to keep a close eye on Fable.

Fable Possibly Using The Witcher 3's Combat As Inspiration Needs to Sidestep One Issue

Crafting More Dynamic Combat Mechanics

While The Witcher 3 is hailed as a fantastic action RPG, one of the more significant criticisms of the game is in the repetitive and clunky nature of its combat. However, since the game has been massively successful, the combat is definitely not a deal-breaker for most fans, and once mastered, it can be incredibly satisfying. Moving forward, though, crafting a smoother and more dynamic set of controls is hopefully in store for players. If Corden's claims are to be believed, there may be an intriguing balance of Witcher 3-inspired mechanics and new combat approaches, which could imply improvement. He states, "I'm not saying it's 100% 1:1 with The Witcher because it's not."

Combat Features Jez Corden Claims to Have Seen in Fable

Melee
Pirouettes
Dodging
Dodge-rolling
Seamless hack-and-slash into execution moves

Corden seemed particularly impressed with Fable's hack-and-slash into executions, claiming it "looks really, really cool." The Witcher 3 features a variety of finishing moves that add a little extra spice to combat encounters, so it will be compelling to see how these mechanics have potentially been enhanced. As a fellow action role-playing game, the combat of Fable will have to really shine in order to make the world more exciting. With some of The Witcher 3's designers and developers reportedly working as a driving force for Fable's fighting controls, the combat of the reboot has the potential to be one of the best possible features.

It has been 14 long years since the last mainline Fable game, with Fable 3 releasing back in 2010.

Rumored Witcher 3 Influences Could Give Fable the Strong Backbone It Needs to Stand Out

A Massive Year For Gaming

While Playground Games has yet to reveal an official release date, it has at least been confirmed that Fable is aiming for a 2025 launch. As of now, next year is filled to the brim with big releases, which means Fable really needs something extra special to help it stick out in a vast sea of competition. With launches like GTA 6, Ghost of Yotei, and DOOM: The Dark Ages, 2025 could be one of the strongest years for gaming yet.

Fable will launch for PC and Xbox Series X/S.

If Fable combines the franchise's best qualities with the DNA of CD Projekt Red, it may have what it takes to be one of the strongest games of 2025. Only time will tell, though, and Playground Games has yet to confirm this inspiration itself. While the wait for Fable continues, it will be exciting to see if Jez Corden's claims hold any weight when more in-depth combat is showcased.

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