A few weeks ago Microsoft announced that they were to shut down respected developers Lionhead and with them their most recent project, the free-to-play title Fable Legends. Three sources at the studio have now told MCV that they have been asked if they would like to continue working on Legends or accept the redundancy packages offered to them.
Whilst most of the freelance staff have already left those on contracts are being consulted and there is an unverified rumour that some of the soon-to-be ex Lionhead staff have suggested they form an independent company and continue work on the project.
Microsoft issued a short statement in response: “We aren’t sharing additional details beyond that we have ceased development on Fable Legends, and are in discussions with employees at Lionhead about our proposed closure of the studio as well.”
Source: MCV
Dominic Leighton
I really hope it is saved – there is definitely fun to be had with the game, and it’s nearly finished!
pdannysan13
As a kid Fable The Lost Chapters was amazing. I remember crying when I finished it