Sony has scrapped the live-service shooter Fairgame$ after years of development at Haven Studios in Montreal. Originally announced in 2023, the PvP heist game was part of...
Sony has officially canceled the upcoming PvP heist game Fairgame$ following mixed playtest results, though the decision will not result in any layoffs at developer Haven Studios.
The Fate of Haven Studios’ Debut Project
Sony has scrapped the live-service shooter Fairgame$ after years of development at Haven Studios in Montreal. Originally announced in 2023, the PvP heist game was part of PlayStation’s broader push into live-service titles. According to reporting sourced from internal emails and company representatives, the decision to cancel the project came on November 11, 2026, following a recent playtest.
Player feedback and retention results from the playtest fell short of the performance goals set by management. Prior to the cancellation, Haven Studios had reworked the core concept of Fairgame$ multiple times over the past three years and was reportedly planning to re-reveal the title under a new name. Development on the project had begun as early as 2021, shortly after studio founder Jade Raymond split with Google Stadia. Raymond subsequently left Haven Studios in 2023, around the time the game received a delay window pointing toward 2026.
Confirmed Restructuring and Staff Impact
While Sony has pulled the plug on Fairgame$, a company spokesperson confirmed that the studio closure will not trigger any job cuts. Instead, Haven staff will shift focus entirely.
The studio will transition into a support role, collaborating with other development teams across PlayStation Studios while exploring new creative opportunities. This outcome contrasts with Sony’s previous handling of other live-service efforts, such as the studio closure that followed the failed launch of Concord, alongside earlier cancellations impacting planned projects within the God of War and The Last of Us franchises.
What to Watch or Do Next
Players tracking PlayStation’s live-service roadmap should look to other ongoing and upcoming multiplayer initiatives across Sony’s first-party ecosystem, as Haven Studios pivots to assisting external teams. Affected consumers who previously watched the 2023 CGI reveal trailer can note that no further builds, playtests, or public releases of Fairgame$ will occur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Will the cancellation of Fairgame$ result in layoffs at Haven Studios?
No, a PlayStation representative confirmed there will be no job cuts as a result of the cancellation.
Q2: What will Haven Studios do now that Fairgame$ is canceled?
Haven staff will shift their focus to collaborating with other development teams across PlayStation Studios while exploring new creative opportunities.
Q3: Why was Fairgame$ canceled?
The game was canceled following a recent playtest where player feedback and retention results were mixed and fell short of the goals set by the company.