Fable 4 Should Introduce Playable Non-Humans

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Playground Games is the new mind behind the Fable franchise, which means that change could be on the way for this classic series of fantasy RPGs. Playground Games has shared very little about its Fable reboot so far, meaning it's unclear how closely it'll stick to the franchises traditions or how drastically Playground might rework the series. It's entirely possible that the new Fable game will be almost unrecognizable, differing from its roots in every department possible. While Playground Games probably shouldn't completely disassemble the Fable franchise, it could definitely consider making some major changes in the character customization department.

Historically, Fable limits the player's ability to customize their character, outside of minor aesthetic choices like the protagonist's hairstyle and tattoos. This is likely because the character's appearance is mostly meant to change through Fable's various moral choices, which makes sense, but it's still a shame that players have so little freedom. Now that Fable is in Playground Games' hands, however, character customization could finally become a major part of the game. It'd be great to see Playground build up its new Fable world through various playable fantasy races, whether Playground pulls the race options from Fable lore or the fantasy genre's broader roster.

Fable's Slow Development Could Improve Playground Games' Future

Many fantasy RPGs like The Elder Scrolls give players access to a wealth of playable races that inform the player's abilities. Each race's culture and unique biological traits can supply mechanical benefits that set the player character apart. Interestingly, Fable generally doesn't tap into this common feature. Each adventure in Albion focuses on