How Fable's Reboot Should Handle the Heroes' Guild

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Although the game isn't officially titled just yet, players are more than a little excited about the upcoming Fable 4. Announced in 2020, Fable 4 reignited the hopes of fans of the series after the cancellation of Fable Legends and the closure of Lionhead Studios in 2016. Positioned as a reboot for the series, not much is known about Playground Games' upcoming title, but players are quietly confident that the new game will embrace all the elements that made the originals so special. Things may have been quiet since the very first glimpse of the game and its fairytale-focused trailer, but this hasn't stopped fans from speculating on its setting and gameplay.

From Fable in 2004 to Fable 3 in 2010, the series underwent a lot of changes. With a more simplistic focus with the war between good versus evil and heroes versus villains, the first Fable was a classic fantasy yarn with all the sword-swinging melee combat and magic that players might expect from such a setting. By the time Fable 3 came around, the game had shifted to embrace a more steampunk aesthetic, with gamers taking on the role of a member of Albion's royal family as they seek to depose a tyrannical older sibling. While Fable 3 was well-received, some players longed for a return to the days of old Albion, with aspects like the Guild of Heroes instead of the later game's more industrial focus.

Fable 4 Should Double Down on Retelling Fairy Tales

Located in the Guild Woods, the Guild of Heroes (or the Heroes' Guild) is home to the mystical warriors of Albion and is a respected organization in the world of Fable, Fable: The Lost Chapters, and Fable Anniversary. It is the headquarters for Heroes and a place for Guild Apprentices to train. The Guild aimed to keep Albion