Having spent significant time hands-on with the game, Duncan shared his excitement regarding the gameplay mechanics. “I’ve explored the combat and the new ‘Living Population’ system, and the experience is simply breathtaking,” he revealed. He emphasized that Playground has successfully modernized classic Fable concepts, adding, “The way the world reacts and evolves through the Living Population is mind-blowing—it adds a whole new layer of depth to the RPG experience.”
The studio head is particularly captivated by the NPC ecosystem, describing it as a brilliant innovation that makes the game world feel genuinely alive. While it’s expected for an executive to praise their own projects, Duncan’s enthusiasm reflects a broader optimism within the community. Following the launch of Starfield, this reboot represents Xbox’s next major opportunity to deliver a definitive, generation-defining RPG hit.
Fable remains a key highlight of our upcoming coverage; you can dive deeper into the project in our exclusive interview with Playground Games.
