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[Botan32]

Andy also says that he was told it would be released on day one on PS5.

That's the first thing he said, in fact.

 

[RoboFu]

why wouldn't it? When is the last time Xbox has tried to compete as its own thing?

At this point it shouldn't be a shock to anyone. It would be more of a shock if it didn't.

 

[Sebastian1295]

You're on GAF and have never heard of Steam/PC before?

Doubt they're going to sell enough on PC to make up the cost of development. That's why it's going to the ps5.

 

[Botan32]

You're on GAF and have never heard of Steam/PC before?

If PC/Steam were sufficient, Microsoft would not release these games on PS5.

 

[near]

Andy: "Fable is day and date, that's what I've been told."

Also Andy: "Day and date, I would guess imagine it's day and date."

 

[Certinty]

Makes it all the stranger that it seems Forza Horizon 6 is the only one which isn't.

 

[PSFore]

Makes it all the stranger that it seems Forza Horizon 6 is the only one which isn't.

Hasn't been in development for nearly as long. I bet the next Forza game will launch on multiple platforms though.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Makes it all the stranger that it seems Forza Horizon 6 is the only one which isn't.

Probably because they know it'll sell really well on PS5 even if it releases later. It's not in danger of losing its hype like Fable is

 

[Fess]

Makes it all the stranger that it seems Forza Horizon 6 is the only one which isn't.

This hasn't been confirmed at all. Expect everything from MS to be everywhere as if it's an Ubisoft title. Maybe later on Switch 2.

 

[dragonyeuw]

I mean, with the Series console install base completely flat-lined, what would be the point in not day and dating PS5 at this point ( a question I'd apply generally to all future Xbox games). I imagine the next Forza and Gears E-day will also be day and date.

 

[adamsapple]

This hasn't been confirmed at all. Expect everything from MS to be everywhere as if it's an Ubisoft title. Maybe later on Switch 2.

It has.

Q: Earlier this year Forza Horizon 5 was released on PlayStation 5. Will Forza Horizon 6 also be coming to PS5?

We're thrilled to be taking players to Japan in Forza Horizon 6, which will launch first on Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC in 2026. With the excitement for this franchise on other platforms, we also have Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios working together to bring Forza Horizon 6 to PlayStation 5 post-launch. For now, players can Wishlist on Xbox and Steam, and we can't wait to share more details on Forza Horizon 6 early next year.

 

[jm89]

If PC/Steam were sufficient, Microsoft would not release these games on PS5.

 

[Fess]

It has.

Hmm weird, it has multiplayer, that if anything would benefit from a big audience.

 

[adamsapple]

Hmm weird, it has multiplayer, that if anything would benefit from a big audience.

Considering PG has been working on fable for a longer time, this was probably handled by a smaller team. Putting another platform development would have either delayed the release or effected optimization.

FH5 delayed release still sold pretty well on PS5 so they're probably not worried about the reception a few months later.

 

[Ryseer]

They have to make there money back somehow. There's no way that releasing a game with a development length as long as this one was going to make profit releasing only on gamepass/xbox day 1

They have to make there money back somehow. There's no way that releasing a game with a development length as long as this one was going to make profit releasing only on gamepass/xbox day 1.

Yup at the end of the day Xbox is a business.

 

[Fess]

Considering PG has been working on fable for a longer time, this was probably handled by a smaller team. Putting another platform development would have either delayed the release or effected optimization.

FH5 delayed release still sold pretty well on PS5 so they're probably not worried about the reception a few months later.

Would make sense if they had a new console out. It'll sell badly on Series X, it'll mostly be useful as free advertising through Gamepass gamers playing and talking about it.

 

[VGA-Games]

Where are the Nintendo Switch 2 Ports from Microsoft?

 

[adamsapple]

Where are the Nintendo Switch 2 Ports from Microsoft?

They just sorted out the dev kit issues a few weeks ago.

Probably gonna start seeing more NS2 ports this summer onward.

 

[Plague Doctor]

Now even Sony fans can enjoy this.

Rejoice!

Man, that hair render... tops.

 

[Ozriel]

Doubt they're going to sell enough on PC to make up the cost of development. That's why it's going to the ps5.

'Releasing only on Xbox' is what you said.
Omitting it as a release platform is weird.

If PC/Steam were sufficient, Microsoft would not release these games on PS5.

Not the point I was making at all

 

[coachmcguirk91]

Didn't he say "I imagine it's day and date".

I call BS on my post being edited

Andy Robinson- "Fable is Day and Date, that is what I have been told"

He qualifies it by saying things "could change" and "I imagine". Which is just to protect himself because it is still possible Microsoft could change strategies, like they have all generation. But it is very clear that Andy Robinson was told day and date

 

[coachmcguirk91]

The thirst is real.

Nothing is more hilarious than Xbox struggling for a decade, all while they string along their fanbase about all these great exclusive games that are coming, only to go fully multiplatform by releasing on PS5

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

This game was written in peak Woke atmosphere. A potential Concord/the vailgurad in the making. The more people can experience it, the better.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

all these great exclusive

 

[Topher]

I call BS on my post being edited

Andy Robinson- "Fable is Day and Date, that is what I have been told"

He qualifies it by saying things "could change" and "I imagine". Which is just to protect himself because it is still possible Microsoft could change strategies, like they have all generation. But it is very clear that Andy Robinson was told day and date

That's not confirmation.

 

[adamsapple]

That's not confirmation.

Let him cook. I sense a Live thread in its infancy.

 

[Darsxx82]

This isn't a day-one release confirmation for him; in fact, it seems like it's all a gamble based on the logic that the possibility exists as long as a PS5 version is considered a certainty.

Personally, I think there are signs to both expect it to happen and the opposite.

The surprise, almost last-minute delay annunceament of the release date to 2026... could very well be a consequence of wanting a simultaneous release with the PS5 version, which will have more time left.

But there's also the fact that there hasn't been any reported increase in staff at Playground (Fable team). It's also an open-world game, very susceptible to glitches, bugs, AI errors in NPCs, etc. The optimization and porting time to a new platform requires more extra time than in other types of games. I doubt Microsoft is interested in releasing a poorly optimized and unsuccessful PS5 version that would generate negativity and affect reviews.

I don't know, no possibility would surprise me because everything is open.

 

[DenchDeckard]

I hope it does come day one. It bloody needs it

 

[YeulEmeralda]

PlayStation is Xbox confirmed.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

This isn't a day-one release confirmation for him; in fact, it seems like it's all a gamble based on the logic that the possibility exists as long as a PS5 version is considered a certainty.

Personally, I think there are signs to both expect it to happen and the opposite.

The surprise, almost last-minute delay annunceament of the release date to 2026... could very well be a consequence of wanting a simultaneous release with the PS5 version, which will have more time left.

But there's also the fact that there hasn't been any reported increase in staff at Playground (Fable team). It's also an open-world game, very susceptible to glitches, bugs, AI errors in NPCs, etc. The optimization and porting time to a new platform requires more extra time than in other types of games. I doubt Microsoft is interested in releasing a poorly optimized and unsuccessful PS5 version that would generate negativity and affect reviews.

I don't know, no possibility would surprise me because everything is open.

Fable has been in trouble probably since it's inception. Supposedly they were still hiring lead devs (I think for gameplay if I remember correctly) at the beginning of last year.

And knowing Xbox... They are willing to release broken, unfinished, unpolished... Shit games like they are the biggest deal in the universe (Crackdown 3, Halo, Redfall, Forza etc..)

So, I can see MS mandating a day One release on PS5... Just for financial reasons. Especially with the death of Xbox and complete exodus this year... A PS5 release (even if means one last delay) very well be the only chance for this game to make money.

If it's technically impossible
...

 

[rkofan87]

18:05 of podcast. Andy Robinson confirms day 1 on PS5

which one is more believable this or GTA VI being delay to 27?

 

[mayham2199]

Nah the war isn't over, it's just transitioning to console vs PC, it's been obvious for awhile now. Watch how core PlayStation fans talk about PC and Windows, and how core Xbox fans talk about PC and Sony delaying PC ports. And Steam Machine is a new challenger, console warriors from all sides will show their true colors when that one launches, Gabe will go nomnom on everybody's cake very soon.

That still means the console wars are over.

Hilarious that anyone believes steam machine will do anything. It's can't even play some of the top gaas games and is going to be more expensive than all consoles.

 

[Topher]

which one is more believable this or GTA VI being delay to 27?

Who said GTA VI was being delayed?

 

[rkofan87]

Who said GTA VI was being delayed?

in the thumbnails has GTA 6 delayed question mark.

 

[II_JumPeR_I]

This isn't a day-one release confirmation for him; in fact, it seems like it's all a gamble based on the logic that the possibility exists as long as a PS5 version is considered a certainty.

Personally, I think there are signs to both expect it to happen and the opposite.

The surprise, almost last-minute delay annunceament of the release date to 2026... could very well be a consequence of wanting a simultaneous release with the PS5 version, which will have more time left.

But there's also the fact that there hasn't been any reported increase in staff at Playground (Fable team). It's also an open-world game, very susceptible to glitches, bugs, AI errors in NPCs, etc. The optimization and porting time to a new platform requires more extra time than in other types of games. I doubt Microsoft is interested in releasing a poorly optimized and unsuccessful PS5 version that would generate negativity and affect reviews.

I don't know, no possibility would surprise me because everything is open.

Eidos Montreal was also working on Fable. It isnt just Playground doing all the work

 

[Topher]

in the thumbnails has GTA 6 delayed question mark.

Ah....probably referring to Schreier saying 2026 isn't set in stone for GTA 6.

 

[Humdinger]

I'm an old Fable fan, so I'm tentatively optimistic about the game. Playground is a good studio, although I'm sure they've had a steep learning curve and some challenges along the way.

I'm hesitant based on the trailers I've seen so far, though. I hope we will see extended gameplay footage during the upcoming showcase.

 

[rkofan87]

Ah....probably referring to Schreier saying 2026 isn't set in stone for GTA 6.

yes it is

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Oh, I'm sure part of the delay was to ensure the most wide release possible. Unlike FH6, Fable is a new rebooted property that can benefit from every player and platform possible.

I mean, guys, MS is just 3rd party publisher now. This is how it works.

 

[Three]

At this point it shouldn't be a shock to anyone. It would be more of a shock if it didn't.

I would be shocked if it did come day 1. It will be a timed exclusive with high probability. People don't seem to understand how MS operate I would say.

 

[Darsxx82]

Eidos Montreal was also working on Fable. It isnt just Playground doing all the work

Yes, but Eidos has been helping for years, since before MS started the Latitude project.... The team dedicated to Fable was for several years no more than ~150 devs (~120dev for Forza Team) which was clearly not enough for the scale of the Fable project.

PS. For example, FH5 PS5 Port needed and was made for a Third party indi/support Studio.

 

[adamsapple]

which one is more believable this or GTA VI being delay to 27?

I think I'm gonna lean towards GTA VI being delayed to '27 is a little bit more likelier than Fable.

 

[CentralScrutinizer]

It's true. Druckmann immediately lobbied for it upon seeing after gooning to the protagonist.

Andy: "Fable is day and date, that's what I've been told."

Also Andy: "Day and date, I would guess imagine it's day and date."

So we have two possibilities:
1) he does have information but he realized he shouldn't have said that yet and tried walking it back.
2) he pulled it out of his ass and he's trying to cover himself.

 

[Bernardougf]

Well its the console that champions fugly protagonists so they are in the right place.

 

[Killer8]

Now even Sony fans can enjoy this.

Rejoice!

Man, that hair render... tops.

This face versus the 30% profit margin.

I wonder what Xbox will pick?

 

[Loomy]

I call BS on my post being edited

Andy Robinson- "Fable is Day and Date, that is what I have been told"

By who?

He qualifies it by saying things "could change" and "I imagine". Which is just to protect himself because it is still possible Microsoft could change strategies, like they have all generation. But it is very clear that Andy Robinson was told day and date

That's not qualifying. That's ass covering weasle with words. What's the point of posting these rumours when Microsoft is going to probably announce it in two weeks?