Fable II’s first downloadable content coming December 2008

Remember that Lionhead announcement that we told you about two weeks ago? Well, Lionhead has finally been able to announce their “big news”. Fable II will be getting a good chunk of downloadable content that will arrive sometime by “mid-December”. Mid-December? This was a little disappointing to hear, since I was hoping for something sooner. I guess beggars can’t be choosers.

Actually, wait a minute, that statement might not apply here, as Lionhead is actually going to allow beggars to become choosers.

Two kinds of DLC will be coming in December, one free and one paid. According to 1UP, the free content pack will include “Knight’s Boots, Assassin’s Gloves, a special Weight Loss Potion, collectible silver book, and more”. Not bad for the beggars.

There will also be the Knothole Island premium pack for 800 Microsoft points ($10). Knothole Island promises (from the press release):

• Embark on 3 unique quests set in 3 unique dungeons.
• Unravel the mystical secrets of the resurrection shrine.
• Try on a whole new range of outfits and look like an armoured knight, an assassin, a barbarian or a leather-clad biker, among many others.
• Brandish 6 new weapons.
• Dozens of unique potions that will drastically alter your appearance.
• Customise your weapons the way you want with the new augment tool and a whole new array of augments.
• +50 additional leaderboards.

If players want to play co-op on Knothole Island, both players must have the premium content. No piggy backing here.

It sounds like there will be a fair amount of content to be enjoyed here, though that resurrection shrine sounds like trouble. Without spoiling anything, those who choose the sacrifice path might know what I’m talking about.

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