Fable III

"Understone Quest Pack" on Xbox LIVE Marketplace now for 400 Microsoft Points.

News by GamesIndustry.biz Contributor

Published on Nov. 23, 2010

LONDON - 23 November 2010 – Jump back into the whimsical world of “Fable III” with the all new “Understone Quest Pack,” available starting today on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points. The new Game Add-on grants fans access to three unique experiences, including a journey through the mysterious town called Understone, tucked beneath the bustling streets of Bowerstone.

Designed by the peculiar mind of inventor Montague Hummes following the uncertain events that unfolded in “Fable II,” Understone brings new houses and stalls to own, creatures to conquer and a mystery to solve. The “Understone Quest Pack” brings more action and adventure your way with the following quests:

“The Voice”: In the main quest, explore the mysterious underground land built by Montague Hummes in fear of the Spire in “Fable II”

Discover the origin of the voice that controls the people of Understone Features a moral decision that will lead to two drastically different outcomes in Understone

“Shooting Range”: After defeating Saker during your quest to become King or Queen, the remaining Mercenaries have turned their camp into a tourist attraction. The main attraction being the re-playable shooting range mode

Beat the high scores to win three prizes that can be used while playing the mini-game: the Marksman 500 (gifted to players for downloading the pack), Money Shot (prize) and Black Dragon (prize)

“The Wheel of Misfortune”: After Reaver vacated his home, he set up a venture for budding heroes to replay the thrilling arena-based challenges within his new dwellings

Beat the high scores to win three new weapons that can be used while playing in the mini-game: The Full Monty (gifted to players upon downloading pack), Dirty Harriet (prize) and Dead Ned’s Revolver (prize)

Also coming soon, fans will see some positive changes to the “Fable III” gameplay via a Title Update. Lionhead Studios has been hard at work addressing gameplay issues in the massive world of Fable III. Title update fixes will address the following and more:

General gameplay progression and spawning issues Sanctuary map and audio functionality Isolated corrupted game saves General performance surrounding Orbs, audio, frame rates and other features

For a detailed list of fixes that the Title Update will address, visit lionhead.com/fable3.

“Fable III” is an action-adventure title available now at retailers worldwide, exclusively on Xbox 360. “Fable III” is rated PEGI 16 and available in a Standard Edition (£49.99 ERP) and Limited Collector’s Edition (£59.99 ERP). For more information, visit xbox.com/fable3. For additional details, visit Lionhead at lionhead.com/fable3 and facebook.com/fable3. For general assets, visit http://edelmanadmin.psni.com/public/Fable%20III/.

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