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{{disambig|the 2014 remastered version|the original 2005 version|[[Fable: The Lost Chapters]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Fable Anniversary cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Fable Anniversary cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Lionhead Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Lionhead Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Virtuos|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://jurgen-kluft.github.io/resumes/resume-en|title=jurgen-kluft.github.io|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 12, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 12, 2014}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|fable-anniversary|65}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | ARPG, Open world }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Fable }}
 
|steam appid  = 288470
 
|steam appid  = 288470
 
|steam appid side = 319120, 315150
 
|steam appid side = 319120, 315150
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =
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|strategywiki = Fable Anniversary
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|hltb        = 16586
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|wikipedia    = Fable (video game)#Fable Anniversary
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|lutris      = fable-anniversary
 +
|strategywiki = Fable: The Lost Chapters
 +
|mobygames    = 70623
 +
|wikipedia    = Fable (2004 video game)#Fable Anniversary
 
|winehq      = 16415
 
|winehq      = 16415
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Fable}}
 
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{{disambig|the 2014 remastered version|the original 2005 version|[[Fable: The Lost Chapters]]}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} Remastered version of [[Fable: The Lost Chapters]] featuring multiple improvements such as higher resolution textures and a new lighting engine.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/games/fable_anniversary/b/xbox360/archive/2013/11/05/preview-what-is-new-in-fable-anniversary.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 Preview: What's new in Fable Anniversary?, page 2 - GameInformer]</ref><ref>[http://forum.lionhead.com/yaf_postst144_Fable-Anniversary-FAQ.aspx Fable Anniversary FAQ]</ref>
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|introduction      = '''''Fable Anniversary''''' is a remastered version of the 2005 [[Glossary:ARPG|ARPG]] ''[[Fable: The Lost Chapters]]'' featuring multiple improvements such as higher resolution textures and a new lighting engine.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/fable_anniversary/b/xbox360/archive/2013/11/05/preview-what-is-new-in-fable-anniversary.aspx?PostPageIndex=2|title=Preview: What's new in Fable Anniversary?, page 2 - GameInformer|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.lionhead.com/yaf_postst144_Fable-Anniversary-FAQ.aspx|title=Fable Anniversary FAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/288470/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/288470/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://forum.lionhead.com/yaf_topics4_Fable-Anniversary.aspx Official Forums]
 
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{{mm}} [http://www.lionhead.com/games/fable-anniversary/ Official Website]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
  
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Heroes and Villains Content Pack | Contains 11 full outfits, 14 weapons and the Lion's Head Helmet.| Windows}}
 
{{DLC/row| Heroes and Villains Content Pack | Contains 11 full outfits, 14 weapons and the Lion's Head Helmet.| Windows}}
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{{DLC/row| Modding DLC | Free.
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{{DLC/row| Modding DLC | A free DLC that enables a moddable version of Fable Anniversary. This will also download the editor so you can create your own mods. Currently you are only able to modify art and animation assets.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/319120/subs/|title=SteamDB Unknown App 319120 · AppID: 319120 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{store link|Steam|319120|Fable Anniversary - Modding DLC Store Page}}</ref>| Windows}}
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Will enable you to run modded versions of Fable Anniversary.  
 
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This will also download the editor so you can create your own mods.  
 
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Currently you are only able to modify art and animation assets.<ref>[https://steamdb.info/app/319120/subs/ SteamDB Unknown App 319120 · AppID: 319120 · Steam Database]</ref><ref>{{store link|Steam|319120|Fable Anniversary - Modding DLC Store Page}}</ref>| Windows}}
 
 
{{DLC/row| Scythe Content Pack | Combination of several DLC items from the Xbox 360 version. | Windows}}
 
{{DLC/row| Scythe Content Pack | Combination of several DLC items from the Xbox 360 version. | Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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{{ii}} Common fixes and improvements for games using Unreal Engine 3 can be found [[Engine:Unreal Engine 3#Essential improvements|here]].
 
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=2018-01-26}}|comment=Makes the game skip right to '''Press any key to continue'''}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=|comment=Makes the game skip Unreal videos}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/288470/discussions/0/613936039458941300/ Skip the Intro :: Fable Anniversary General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/288470/discussions/0/613936039458941300/|title=Skip the Intro :: Fable Anniversary General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\WellingtonGame\Movies\</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\WellingtonGame\Movies\</code>
 
# Delete or rename {{file|Lionhead.bik}}, {{file|MSStudio.bik}}, and {{file|UE3_logo.bik}}.
 
# Delete or rename {{file|Lionhead.bik}}, {{file|MSStudio.bik}}, and {{file|UE3_logo.bik}}.
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\UnrealEngine3\WellingtonGame\Config\|{{p|game}}\Engine\Config\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\WellingtonGame\Config\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
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|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
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|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
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|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|FableAnniversaryVideoSettings.png|Video Settings/Advanced Options Menu.}}
 
{{Image|FableAnniversaryVideoSettings.png|Video Settings/Advanced Options Menu.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  =  
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fable-anniversary/en
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|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|multimonitor wsgf award    =  
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].{{note|note=Support was possibly added in [https://steamcommunity.com/games/288470/announcements/detail/134307762438790352 build 867695].}}
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = Adjustable in BaseEngine.ini file
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|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            =  
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|windowed notes            = Can be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Low, Medium, or High.
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing notes        = Possibly some form of post-process antialiasing forced.<br/>Can be forced via your GPU's control panel.
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] is enabled by default. Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=328081869 this mod] or disable [[#Depth_of_field|Depth of field]] to disable FXAA. See [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=322149169 this guide] to enable [[MSAA]] via Nvidia Profile Inspector.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-04-30|comment=}}</ref>
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|vsync                      = true
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|vsync notes                = In-game Vsync caps the frame rate to 62 FPS which is due to Frame Rate Smoothing
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = hackable
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|vsync notes                = Broken due to capping FPS at 62. Force in graphics card control panel.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = Enabling V-sync turns on Frame Rate Smoothing which is set to 62 FPS, disable V-sync to disable Frame Rate Smoothing.
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|120 fps notes              = Disable in-game Vsync, and (optionally) force Vsync in graphics card control panel.
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Change DefaultFOV|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2019-10-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open <code>DefaultSystemSettings.ini</code>.
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# Change <code>DefaultFOV=90</code> to your chosen FOV (e.g. <code>DefaultFOV=120</code>).
 +
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Flawless Widescreen|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
 +
# Download and run [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org/ Flawless Widescreen].
 +
# Install the '''Fable Anniversary''' plugin, and adjust the FOV slider.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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===Depth of field===
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open <code>DefaultSystemSettings.ini</code>.
 +
# Change <code>UseDOF=True</code> to <code>UseDOF=False</code>.
 +
}}
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==Input==
 
{{Image|FableAniversaryKBsettings.png|Keyboard Options Menu}}
 
{{Image|FableAniversaryKBsettings.png|Keyboard Options Menu}}
 
{{Image|FableAnniversaryControlSettings.png|Control Options Menu}}
 
{{Image|FableAnniversaryControlSettings.png|Control Options Menu}}
 
{{Image|FableAnniversaryCameraSettings.png|Camera Options Menu}}
 
{{Image|FableAnniversaryCameraSettings.png|Camera Options Menu}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          = Only while playing, all keys are rebindable now
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|key remap notes          = Only while playing
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|acceleration option      = hackable
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|acceleration option      = always on
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|acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]
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|acceleration option notes = Negative acceleration forced on. Is actually analogue stick deadzone as game emulates a controller.<ref name="Keith"/>
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = hackable
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]].
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Mouse Acceleration Fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Mouse Acceleration Fix|ref={{cn|this doesn't seem to do anything|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}/Engine/Config/</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}/Engine/Config/</code>
 
# Open <code>BaseInput.ini</code> and locate the section entitled <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code>
 
# Open <code>BaseInput.ini</code> and locate the section entitled <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code>
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change mouse sensitivity|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open <code>DefaultSystemSettings.ini</code>.
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# Change <code>CameraSensitivity=1.0</code> to your chosen sensitivity.
 +
}}
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 +
==Audio==
 
{{Image|FableAnniversaryAudioSettings.png|Audio Settings Menu}}
 
{{Image|FableAnniversaryAudioSettings.png|Audio Settings Menu}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound, and Dialogue
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound, and Dialogue
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|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Image|FableAnniversaryGameplaySettings.png|Gameplay Settings Menu: Subtitles are Included}}
 
{{Image|FableAnniversaryGameplaySettings.png|Gameplay Settings Menu: Subtitles are Included}}
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =
 
  |notes    =
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  |fan      =
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  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Italian
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = German
+
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =
 
  |notes    =
−
  |fan      =
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  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =
 
  |notes    =
−
  |fan      =
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  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Portuguese
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  |language  = Portuguese - Brazil
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =
 
  |notes    =
−
  |fan      =
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  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = false
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  |audio    = hackable
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =
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  |notes    = Audio localization ported from original Fable. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=344738399 Download.]
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  |fan      =
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  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/09/fable-anniversary-3d-vision-fix.html Helix Mod: Fable Anniversary - 3D Vision Fix].
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/09/fable-anniversary-3d-vision-fix.html Helix Mod: Fable Anniversary - 3D Vision Fix].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|iz3d                        = unknown
 
|iz3d                        = unknown
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D,DirectVR
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
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}}
 
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==Issues fixed==
 
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===Mouse Smoothing Fix===
 
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{{ii}} There is no option in game to disable mouse smoothing and acceleration, but this can be resolved via modifying a few .INI files.
 
−
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Mouse Smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}/Engine/Config/</code>
 
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# Open <code>BaseInput.ini</code> and locate the section entitled <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code>
 
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# Add the line at the end of the aformentioned section <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=false</code>
 
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# Save the file and launch the game, if it resets then set the file to Read-Only by editing its properties.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:05, 11 August 2023

This page is for the 2014 remastered version. For the original 2005 version, see Fable: The Lost Chapters.

Fable Anniversary
Fable Anniversary cover
Developers
Lionhead Studios
Virtuos[1]
Publishers
Microsoft Studios
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows September 12, 2014
Reception
IGDB 65
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres ARPG, Open world
Art styles Realistic
Themes Fantasy
Series Fable
Fable Anniversary on HowLongToBeat
Fable Anniversary on IGDB
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Fable Anniversary guide on StrategyWiki
Fable Anniversary on MobyGames
Fable Anniversary on Wikipedia
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Fable
Fable: The Lost Chapters 2005
Fable III 2011
Fable Anniversary 2014
Fable Fortune 2018
Fable TBA

Fable Anniversary is a remastered version of the 2005 ARPG Fable: The Lost Chapters featuring multiple improvements such as higher resolution textures and a new lighting engine.[2][3]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Heroes and Villains Content Pack Contains 11 full outfits, 14 weapons and the Lion's Head Helmet.
Windows
Modding DLC A free DLC that enables a moddable version of Fable Anniversary. This will also download the editor so you can create your own mods. Currently you are only able to modify art and animation assets.[4][5]
Windows
Scythe Content Pack Combination of several DLC items from the Xbox 360 version.
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument
Delete/rename video files[6]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\WellingtonGame\Movies\
  2. Delete or rename Lionhead.bik, MSStudio.bik, and UE3_logo.bik.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\WellingtonGame\Config\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/288470/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FableHD\saves\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/288470/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Video Settings/Advanced Options Menu.
Video Settings/Advanced Options Menu.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen.[Note 3]
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Can be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Low, Medium, or High.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA is enabled by default. Download this mod or disable Depth of field to disable FXAA. See this guide to enable MSAA via Nvidia Profile Inspector.[7]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Broken due to capping FPS at 62. Force in graphics card control panel.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Disable in-game Vsync, and (optionally) force Vsync in graphics card control panel.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Change DefaultFOV[8]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open DefaultSystemSettings.ini.
  3. Change DefaultFOV=90 to your chosen FOV (e.g. DefaultFOV=120).
Use Flawless Widescreen[8]
  1. Download and run Flawless Widescreen.
  2. Install the Fable Anniversary plugin, and adjust the FOV slider.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Use GeDoSaTo[citation needed]
  1. Install and open GeDoSaTo.
  2. Click on Edit Settings and create a profile for Fable Anniversary.
  3. Add the line forceBorderlessFullscreen true and save.
  4. Click on User Whitelist and add the line Fable Anniversary and save.
  5. Start the game in fullscreen mode.

Depth of field

Disable depth of field[8]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open DefaultSystemSettings.ini.
  3. Change UseDOF=True to UseDOF=False.

Input

Keyboard Options Menu
Keyboard Options Menu
Control Options Menu
Control Options Menu
Camera Options Menu
Camera Options Menu

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Only while playing
Mouse acceleration
Negative acceleration forced on. Is actually analogue stick deadzone as game emulates a controller.[8]
Mouse sensitivity
See Mouse sensitivity.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Can be adjusted for both regular camera and aiming camera.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Two presets are available.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Mouse acceleration

Mouse Acceleration Fix[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>/Engine/Config/
  2. Open BaseInput.ini and locate the section entitled [Engine.PlayerInput]
  3. Add the line at the end of the aformentioned section bViewAccelerationEnabled=false
  4. Save the file and launch the game, if it resets then set the file to Read-Only by editing its properties.

Mouse sensitivity

Change mouse sensitivity[8]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open DefaultSystemSettings.ini.
  3. Change CameraSensitivity=1.0 to your chosen sensitivity.

Audio

Audio Settings Menu
Audio Settings Menu

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Sound, and Dialogue
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Gameplay Settings Menu: Subtitles are Included
Gameplay Settings Menu: Subtitles are Included

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Audio localization ported from original Fable. Download.
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Use Helix Mod: Fable Anniversary - 3D Vision Fix.
vorpX
G3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.4 GHz		 Intel Core 2 Quad 2.33 GHz
System memory (RAM) 3 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT
ATI Radeon X1800
DirectX 9.0 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 260


Notes

  1. ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  3. ↑ Support was possibly added in build 867695.

References

  1. ↑ jurgen-kluft.github.io - last accessed on May 2023
  2. ↑ Preview: What's new in Fable Anniversary?, page 2 - GameInformer - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ Fable Anniversary FAQ - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ SteamDB Unknown App 319120 · AppID: 319120 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  5. ↑ Fable Anniversary - Modding DLC Store Page
  6. ↑ Skip the Intro :: Fable Anniversary General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  7. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-04-30
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Verified by User:Keith on 2019-10-16