

Players taking on the "Villain" side of the game's four-on-one gameplay structure will be able to use a selection of free minions on each map, and they can also purchase extra "non-native" minions with real money or with currency earned through gameplay. Players will have to pay for more permanent access to a specific character once it rotates out, but progression will stick with even free heroes for when they rotate back in. Much like free-to-play hit League of Legends, Fable Legends will rotate a limited selection of free heroes in and out of availability. you’ll be able to earn everything that affects gameplay." Lionhead says all of the game's stories and quests will be included in the free version, and players will be able to "play through it beginning-to-end without having to spend any money. This isn't a case of a limited free portion as a teaser for more extensive paid DLC, either. The developer thinks the game will enjoy up to a 10-year lifespan, staying interesting and relevant through lots and lots of DLC.Microsoft and Lionhead Studios are getting behind free-to-play gaming in a big way this morning, announcing that Fable Legends will use the somewhat infamous business model when the game launches on Xbox One and PC later this year (though Xbox One players will still need an Xbox Live Gold account for the multiplayer-only title).


Wherever it's released, Lionhead has high hopes for Fable Legends. "As a Windows company, I appreciate what they've done." "They've been the backbone of PC gaming for the last decade," Spencer said in March 2014. There are a couple Fable games available now on Steam, including Fable Anniversary and Fable: The Lost Chapters.įor its part, Microsoft's top Xbox boss, Phil Spencer, has praised Steam for what it's done for the PC gaming space over the years. We'll update this post with anything we hear back. We've followed up with Microsoft in an attempt to get more details on where Fable Legends will be available to buy when it's released. However, it wouldn't be surprising to learn that Microsoft would prioritize its own store over a competitor. Microsoft has yet to provide specifics regarding the PC launches of Fable Legends and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, two high-profile Xbox One games also coming to PC. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
