The project lineup of Microsoft's first-party Xbox game studio seems to be regaining momentum, with recent news revealing the development progress of "Fable" and "State of Decay 3".According to foreign media Windows Central editor Jez Corden, "Fable" is expected to receive a development progress update in January, while "State of Decay 3" may not be released until 2027.

The comments originated from Corden's responses to user inquiries on the social media platform (formerly Twitter).When asked about Fable, Corden said that players will get a "big update" in January, bringing some comfort to fans who have experienced a long period of silence.In another exchange about "State of Decay 3", he revealed that the game is currently positioned to be "released in 2027" and explained that the project has received "additional investment" and is considered a "flagship project" internally, but he expressed uncertainty about how this will affect Microsoft's overall plan.

The fate of the "Fable" series has attracted continued attention since the original development team Lionhead Studios closed down in 2016 and "Fable: Legends" was canceled.Rumors of a sequel surfaced the following year, and by 2018, Playground Games, known for the Forza Horizon series, confirmed that it was developing the reboot.This work, positioned as a "new starting point" for the series, was finally officially unveiled at the Xbox Game Show in July 2020.

At the same time, "State of Decay 3", as a new game in the open-world survival series developed by Undead Labs, will continue to focus on humanity's journey of reconstruction under the threat of zombies in a post-apocalyptic world.It is reported that this work will achieve a major leap in technology and narrative levels.Despite the long development cycle, the new investment and internal focus indicate that Microsoft is fully committed to ensuring that the project unlocks its full potential.