Confirming our earlier speculations, Microsoft Game Studios and Lionhead Studios announced officially that the new chapter in the "Fable" franchise will be exclusive to the Xbox 360 and Windows PC.
"Fable III" will be available in Standard and Limited Collector's Editions for Xbox 360. The Standard Edition will retail for £49.99, while the Limited Collector's Edition will retail for £59.99. The Windows version will retail for £39.99, and will also be available for download exclusively on Games on Demand on Games for Windows - LIVE.
The Limited Collector's Edition also offers unique collectibles that true "Fable" fans won't want to miss, including downloadable content, also available for Windows users, as well as in-box items that come with the Xbox 360 version. Wrapped up in a distinctive box created in the likeness of a book from "Fable III," the contents include:
- * A new quest: Uncover the mystery of the haunted forests of Silverpines and earn the legendary sword, Wolfsbane, deadly against wolves and balverines.
- * Exclusive location: Unlock a new region, ideal for settling down with a family and discovering new treasures.
- * "Fable III" playing cards: Created by Lionhead, these cards depict every type of character in "Fable III," including Heroes, royals, rebels and villains from across Albion and beyond.
- * Guild Seal Coin: The coin features a Good side (blue) and Evil side (red) to assist players in making critical decisions that will impact the fate of the world forever.
- * A new dog breed: Renowned for its loyalty, the Boxer is a brave canine companion worthy of greatest Queens and Kings.
- * One unique outfit: Unearth one male and female outfit from the mysterious, faraway land of Aurora, a new destination in your "Fable III" adventures.
"Fable III" sets the stage for an unparalleled action and adventure experience, in which you will be called upon to rise from revolutionary to ruler of Albion. The choices and sacrifices you make while fanning the flames of revolution, and then as you rule as King or Queen, will lead to an ever evolving world of consequences that will be felt across your entire land.
