{"id":632196,"date":"2026-06-11T01:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T01:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/632196\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T01:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T01:14:11","slug":"xbox-drops-over-60-minutes-of-gameplay-for-fable-and-halo-campaign-evolved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/632196\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox drops over 60 minutes of gameplay for Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_300863991-2030.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28726076\" alt=\"Hayley Atwell in Fable\" decoding=\"sync\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tHayley Atwell plays Fable\u2019s villain (Microsoft)<\/p>\n<p>Two of <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/xbox\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Xbox<\/a>\u2019s biggest games have received extended gameplay videos, showing a better look at both Fable and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/halo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Halo<\/a>: Campaign Evolved.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/microsoft\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft<\/a> showed off fresh looks at all its major upcoming games during the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/06\/07\/spyro-persona-6-crazy-taxi-best-trailers-xbox-games-showcase-2026-28686588\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Xbox Games Showcase<\/a>, but it\u2019s decided to drop even more footage for two of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Gears Of War: E-Day got the biggest blowout during Sunday\u2019s showcase, coupled with confirmation that it\u2019s <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/06\/07\/gears-war-e-day-will-not-ps5-xbox-go-nuts-bringing-back-exclusives-28685440\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an Xbox console exclusive<\/a> \u2013 alongside Clockwork Revolution. However, it was arguably Fable which stole the show in terms of its first party line-up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The fantasy role-player, developed by Playground Games, was <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/05\/29\/fable-delayed-2027-xbox-loses-game-chicken-gta-6-28572069\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">delayed<\/a> to February 23, to avoid <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/grand-theft-auto-6\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GTA 6<\/a>\u2019s launch, but if you\u2019re craving another glimpse at the game\u2019s world, Microsoft has released a new deep dive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 30 minute gameplay demo gives an uninterrupted look at the game\u2019s systems and the rebooted world of Albion, which looks like <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/03\/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-review-historys-greatest-medieval-life-sim-22486982\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2<\/a> under a whimsical filter. It also covers some of the choices you\u2019ll be faced with, including whether or not to kill a talking pig.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the clip shows off how non-playable characters will react to you depending on your reputation. In one instance, it shows the lead character hiring a beggar called Jack to work at his newly acquired pub, which he\u2019s able to do because he\u2019s built up a friendship with him.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tExpert, exclusive gaming analysis\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Sign up to the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/game-central\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GameCentral newsletter<\/a> for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Step into Albion and discover what it means to live an extraordinary life.<\/p>\n<p>Build relationships, shape your reputation, and influence the people around you in a world that evolves with every choice you make.<\/p>\n<p>Watch our gameplay demo for a closer look at life in Albion:\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TmhpBT4Ffm\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/TmhpBT4Ffm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Fable (@fable) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/fable\/status\/2064724419453301015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">June 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the second half, it goes into the relationship dynamics you can explore, including marriage, having kids, or, if you\u2019re bored of romancing Megan the Merchant, binning them off entirely \u2013 all through a mere menu toggle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It all looks pretty impressive, and suitably Fable. Playground Games is promising there\u2019ll be 1,000 fully voiced characters in the final game too, so that\u2019s a lot of potential heartbreaks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re more about shooting aliens than British fantasy whimsy, Microsoft has also released a 28 minute demo for Halo: Campaign Evolved showing off the fifth mission, Assault On The Control Room.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Based on the demo, it essentially looks like a glossed-up version of Halo, which is exactly what you should expect from a remake. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6FLR_KM_sPA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">separate video<\/a> also shows off the newly added third person perspective in The Silent Cartographer mission.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Halo: Campaign Evolved, which doesn\u2019t have any competitive multiplayer, is set to launch on July 28, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, and PC.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297309619-541a.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28385070\" alt=\"Master Chief in Halo Combat Evolved remake\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tThe Chief returns next month (Microsoft)<\/p>\n<p>Email\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/06\/10\/xbox-drops-60-minutes-gameplay-fable-halo-campaign-evolved-28725913\/mailto:gamecentral@metro.co.uk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">gamecentral@metro.co.uk<\/a>, leave a comment below,\u00a0<a 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