Jan 13, 2026 2 min read

Peter Molyneux’s ‘final’ game Masters of Albion is coming in April

Peter Molyneux's return to the god game genre, Masters of Albion, is set to launch on 22 April. Here is what we know about the PC exclusive and its development team.

Peter Molyneux is officially returning to the god game genre. According to Video Games Chronicle (VGC), the legendary designer's new title, Masters of Albion, will launch on 22 April exclusively for PC via Steam.

The announcement comes from developer 22cans, which revealed the date alongside a new trailer. This project marks a significant moment for Molyneux, who has described it as his "final game" and a chance to make up for past overpromises. For gamers in the UAE who grew up with Fable or Black & White, this is a nostalgic pitch, but one that likely comes with a healthy dose of skepticism given the studio's history.

Release Date: 22 April on PC (Steam exclusive)
Developer: 22cans, led by Peter Molyneux
Genre: Open-world God Game with town management and strategy
Key Talent: Features ex-Media Molecule co-founder Mark Healey and composer Russell Shaw
Status: Described by Molyneux as his "redemption title"

What to expect from Masters of Albion

Masters of Albion's gameplay is being positioned as a "greatest hits" of Molyneux's design philosophy. This new Peter Molyneux god game promises to blend strategy, simulation, town management, and real-time defence into an open-world god game. If you played Populous, Dungeon Keeper, or Black & White, the DNA should feel familiar.

The development team has serious pedigree. Joining Molyneux is Mark Healey, co-founder of Media Molecule and art director on Fable, who recently left the Sony-owned studio to join 22cans. Russell Shaw, the composer behind the iconic Fable soundtracks, is also on board.

"Masters of Albion is the culmination of my life’s work," Molyneux said in the announcement. "It’s a totally unique game that we hope will delight players, a game that brings God Games into the modern gaming landscape."

Platforms and availability

For now, Masters of Albion is strictly a PC release via Steam. There is no confirmation of a console release for PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, nor any mention of Game Pass availability at launch. This is a shift from Molyneux's previous association with Xbox during the Fable years.

For UAE gamers, this means you will need a capable PC to play on day one. Given the "self-funded" nature of the project, pricing could land anywhere between the indie standard of Dhs 100 and a full-price Dhs 250 release.

We are still waiting for official Masters of Albion system requirements and local AED pricing on Steam.

The "redemption" angle

Molyneux has been surprisingly candid about this project, admitting to Edge Magazine last year that he had "overpromised" on previous titles like Curiosity. He frames Masters of Albion as an apology of sorts.

"Masters of Albion is a redemption title for me," he said. "But also, it’s my last game. It just is."

FAQs

When does Masters of Albion release?

The game is scheduled to launch on 22 April. While the specific year was not explicitly detailed in the initial headline, it is expected to be the upcoming April.

What platforms is Masters of Albion on?

It launches exclusively on PC via Steam. No console versions (PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch) have been announced yet.

Is Masters of Albion coming to Game Pass?

No announcement has been made regarding Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass availability. For now, it appears to be a standard purchase on Steam.

Who is making Masters of Albion?

The game is developed by 22cans, an independent studio founded by Peter Molyneux. The team includes industry veterans like Mark Healey (LittleBigPlanet) and Russell Shaw (Fable).