Fans of theFablefranchise are finally getting more information about its next installment, close to 15 years after the last mainline release for the IP. The upcoming release is set to be quite different from past entries for the series, and with such a long time having passed sinceFable 3, a huge number of new fans are likely to be introduced to the franchise.
With some time left before the newFablegets close to its intended release window of 2025, there is still a long wait for fans who are full of anticipation for freshFablecontent. While theFableandHalofranchises are worlds apart in terms of gameplay, the two Microsoft-backed IPs share a similar history, andFablecan potentially replicate one very successful element ofHalo’s recent past.Halosmartly made its mainline games accessible and re-popularized through 2014’sThe Master Chief Collection, and this is something thatFableshould consider doing before the release of its upcoming project.
Like Halo, Fable Should Give Fans a Refresher Of its Older Games
Halohas such a storied reputation in the gaming industry thanks to its history. The earlier entries to the franchise redefined what could be expected of console gaming and first-person shooters.The roots of theHalofranchise date back to 2001, with a huge range of mainline titles, spin-off games, and other media branching off from the franchise in the two decades since.
With so much content falling under theHaloname and belonging to different console generations, it can be quite difficult for new fans to play through the franchise’s offerings without some roadblocks and confusion. This clearlyinspired 343 in the development ofHalo: The Master Chief Collection, which released in 2014 for Xbox One and 2019 for PC; it allowed players to experienceHalo: CE,2,3, 4,and laterODSTandReachin one convenient place.
The visual aging of the franchise’s older games also allowedThe Master Chief Collectionto impress fans with improved graphicsthat could be optionally toggled in-game at any time, with the iconic multiplayer experiences of these titles also being available throughTMCC. Almost a decade on from the release ofThe Master Chief Collection, it is considered to be a great testament to the history and legacy of theHalofranchise. This is something thatFablecould easily lean into.
Fable Has the Legacy and Content to Justify a Collection Release
TheFablefranchise is not much younger thanHalo, with the first RPG in the series coming in 2004.Fable 2would launch in 2008, withFable 3later releasing in 2010, and with the franchise receiving no mainline content ever since.In the wait for 2025’sFablereboot, a collection project akin toTMCCcould be released, allowing new and old fans to experience the original trilogy to better gear themselves up for the upcoming title.
While it might be unrealistic to suggest that these older games should come with remastered graphics, likeTMCC, simplyhaving the originalFablegames in one easy to access hubwould be a brilliant way to increase the accessibility of the franchise while capitalizing on the hype surrounding the reboot. ThisFablecollection could also include the expanded versions of its earlier releases, likeFable: The Lost ChaptersorFable Anniversary, giving players the complete experience of the IP.The Master Chief Collectionstands as a well-received celebration of the franchise, andFableis in a prime position to repeat this with a collection of its own before the IP is ambitiously rebooted.
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Fable is an RPG developed by Playground Games and published by Microsoft. Set in Albion, the game challenges players to define what it means to be a hero.
