Anna Megill, the narrative lead for Fable, has announced her departure from Playground Games. Megill, known for her work on story-rich games such as Control and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, joined the Fable project in July 2022. However, she believes that “the time feels right for new challenges” and has decided to move on.

“Friends, I have news. In August, I’m stepping away from my role as Narrative Lead on Fable,” Megill tweeted. “I’ve had several wonderful years scribbling away in my fairytale cottage, but the time feels right for new challenges.

“Working on Fable was a dream come true for me, and it’s wrenching to leave it behind. But Playground has assembled a heroically talented team, so I know it’s in good hands. I’m excited for what’s coming next – for them and for me.”

Megill also mentioned that she plans to take some time off to rest after a busy year, which included writing two books. She expressed her eagerness to take on new challenges starting in October.

Megill felt compelled to address some misconceptions about her departure. In a later tweet, she clarified, “I reached a good stopping point to jump off the project, so I did. And I decided to take a small break before jumping into my next gig. That’s it. I have nothing but fondness and respect for Playground and my colleagues there.”

If you missed it, the latest teaser trailer for Fable revealed that Richard “Moss from The IT Crowd” Ayoade will be starring in the game. The UK comedian will provide narration as ‘Dave, vegetable enthusiast,’ adding a healthy dose of British humor that the series is known for.