Fable 3 III Rumored Synopsis / Storyline

A lot of rumors are circulating on the net about the story line for Fable 3 (III). This is the outline as best we see it at the moment but this may all change depending on what hints Peter Molyneux, Lionhead Studio’s and Microsoft give.

In the beginning, you start as the child of the Hero from Fable 2 (II) approximately 30 to 50 years on from Fable 2 (II). You have to over throw your father/mother (the king or queen of Albion, how ever you see it) by uniting various groups, factions and opponents of the king / queen.

Peter Molyneux stated “Ultimately you overthrow that terrible tyrant who rules Albion, but to do that you have to make some promises“.

We can only presume that the aim is to become the ruler of Albion and once you over throw this tyrant, you decide how closely you wish to stick to these “promises” you made, thus if you become good or evil, pure or corrupt.

A lot of rumors are saying that this is only the beginning of the game but we think it will be a large part of the game as the trailer states “The race for the crown has begun” suggesting there may be other usurper’s or claimants to the throne, as the Hero was encouraged in Fable 2 (II) to play the field as it were.

It’s possible that there could be other coup d’état’s from half brother’s or half sisters and you may have to make alliance’s with these usurpers or destroy them depending on how you decide to play the game.

Another rumor is that your in charge of Albion’s economy and you decide what to do with the money, giving you the choice to become the Cherished Leader if you decide to look after your people, doing good deeds like giving your money to charity etc.Or you may choose the path of Ruthless Tyrant by keeping the money to yourself or destroying your enemies or imposing draconian laws on your people.

I think the quote “Every action has a reaction” will be the basis of the game.

Ultimately these are rumors and we will update the blog as more information or rumors surface.

The Worldwide release date for Fable 3 (III) is rumored to be Quarter 4, 2010 exclusivly on the XBOX 360.

This is yet to be confirmed and could go back if problems are encountered but I doubt Lionhead Studio’s and Microsoft will risk missing out on a pre Christmas launch for the XBOX 360.

The Kingdom of Albion is changing,

The Land need’s a Ruler,

King or Queen,

Cherished Leader or Ruthless Tyrant,

Pure or Corrupted,

That Future has not yet been written.

The Race for the Crown has begun.

Get the latest Flash Player to see this player.

Fable 3 III First Trailer

See Fable 3 (III) first trailer in HD on Lionhead Studio’s web site. Game exclusively for XBOX 360

This is a copy of the press release from Lionhead Studios and Microsoft on August 19th 2008 in Cologne, Germany.

Microsoft and Lionhead Studios unveil a thrilling new adventure in the multimillion-selling “Fable” franchise, while introducing episodic distribution of “Fable 2 (II)” only on Xbox LIVE.

COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. 19, 2009 —Alexander the Great. Genghis Khan. Queen Elizabeth I. Che Guevara. Throughout history, revolutionary leaders have taken very different paths to power, bringing about prosperity and poverty, peace and sometimes anarchy to their people. Now Microsoft Corp. and Lionhead Studios will explore the journey to rule, with you in pursuit of a kingdom, in “Fable 3 (III),” the exciting new game in the critically acclaimed “Fable” franchise. The title’s debut was confirmed today at gamescom in Germany by Peter Molyneux, Lionhead’s creative director, and will be available exclusively on Xbox 360 in the 2010 holiday season.

“Be not deceived. Revolutions do not go backward.” — Abraham Lincoln

Since its inception, the blockbuster “Fable” franchise has offered players the opportunity to choose their own destinies as a hero, villain or someone between, where the possibilities are limitless and the consequences can weigh heavily on the path to greatness. In this new adventure, players will witness tyranny, poverty and injustice plague their land. They will see a people divided, and they will be compelled to stand up for change. They will also be forced to answer a question: What would you sacrifice to secure the crown of Albion? Will you uphold the values and principles that led to your ascension, or will you be corrupted by the station you’ve strived to acquire? Will you be a monarch of the people, or bring the entirety of Albion to the brink of collapse?

“We’ve spent a lot of time at Lionhead thinking about how we can innovate the gameplay and progress the world of the ‘Fable’ games for its third chapter, and we’re confident that players won’t second-guess what we have planned for ‘Fable 3 (III),’” said Molyneux, who also serves as creative director of Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Microsoft Game Studios. “Though I can’t give too much away right now, players should expect to have to make much tougher choices with far wider consequences than ever before in Albion — and with many more interactive adventure elements.”

In the epic story of “Fable 3 (III),” the journey to rule the throne of Albion begins five decades after the events of the last chapter, and you play as the child of your hero from “Fable 2 (II).” As you rule your kingdom as king or queen, you will be called upon to make choices and sacrifices that will test your morality and can affect your entire kingdom. Themes of heroism, leadership and consequence are taken to a grand scale as you fight to unite a divided people.

“Fable 2 (II)” in Single-Serving Sizes

While “Fable 2 (II)” has become the best-selling role-playing game of all time on Xbox 360, there are some who still have not experienced the magic and adventures that await them in Albion. For those who have watched from the outside, unsure if they were hero material, a surprise awaits. Microsoft and Lionhead Studios are about to embark on a new journey with the episodic release of “Fable 2 (II)” on Xbox LIVE. The launch of “Fable 2 (II): Game Episodes” will debut Sept. 29 with the release of the first episode for free download exclusively on Xbox LIVE.

In the first episode, players will experience childhood and the trials of being a young adult in the world of Albion. After completing the chapter, players have the choice to then purchase the next installment or the entire game (in select regions). “Fable 2 (II): Game Episodes” delivers the entire “Fable 2 (II)” experience in five consecutive installments, with all the Achievements, challenges and excitement of the disk-based game, as well as full compatibility with the previously released Game Add-ons, “Knothole Island” and “See the Future.” The episodes are also fully compatible with the disk-based, retail version of “Fable 2 (II),” allowing players to enter Albion and continue their story should they purchase “Fable 2 (II)” at retail. All editions of the game offer cooperative play with friends on the same couch as well as on Xbox LIVE.

“With the launch of Games on Demand on Xbox LIVE, we have a great tool in place to deliver classic titles in an incredibly convenient fashion,” said Phil Spencer, general manager of Microsoft Game Studios. “With the ‘Fable 2 (II)’ episodic model, we’re encouraging people to experience the first chapter of the game for free, then move onto other chapters when they are ready. It’s a unique model and one that will appeal to gamers who’ve been hesitant to dive full into the original retail release.”

“Fable 3 (III)” will deliver a sweeping, powerful story and new innovations in gameplay and Xbox LIVE functionality when it is made available in the 2010 holiday season, only on Xbox 360. To see the full transcript of the press release go to the Lionhead Web Site.