Xbox's recent announcement regarding the arrival of backwards compatibility on PC has generated renewed interest in the Fable series. Following years of player requests, the introduction of this feature has led fans to hope that titles previously locked to Xbox consoles, specifically Fable 2 and Fable 3, may finally see a release on PC.

Quick Facts

  • Fable Anniversary remains the only Fable entry currently available on PC.
  • Fable 2 was never released for PC platforms.
  • Fable 3 was previously sold on Steam but has since been delisted.
  • Playground Games is currently developing a Fable reboot, scheduled for release in early 2027.

The conversation was sparked by a Reddit post suggesting that the new backwards compatibility infrastructure could serve as a bridge for bringing the older titles to modern PC hardware. While the current official rollout of Xbox backwards compatibility for PC is limited to a small initial list of four original Xbox games, the underlying technology has created a path that previously did not exist.

The Current State of Fable on PC

Accessing the full Fable series on PC has been a point of frustration for many players. Fable 2 never made the jump from its original 2008 release on the Xbox 360 to other platforms. Meanwhile, Fable 3 has become increasingly difficult to acquire legally. After being removed from digital storefronts like Steam, the game shifted into the secondary market, where remaining CD keys are often sold for upwards of $250.

Some fans have expressed skepticism that backwards compatibility will be the solution, instead advocating for direct, standalone ports of Fable 2 to stores like Steam and the re-listing of Fable 3. However, given that these games have remained absent from PC storefronts for years, the new compatibility initiative is currently viewed by many as the most viable path forward.

With a new Fable reboot currently slated for a February 2027 release, there is a growing community sentiment that providing access to the older titles would be a logical step for the series, allowing players to revisit the franchise before the new game arrives.