Fairgames canceled after three years of development

Sony has canceled the PS5 and PC live-service shooter Fairgames. The game was a competitive heist shooter developed by Montreal-based Haven Studios. In an internal email, executives Sean Decker and John Doyle said the decision to stop development followed a playtest that included thousands of participants. While the test showed strong operational readiness and community engagement, the feedback and retention numbers were mixed and did not meet Sony's goals. The executives also cited a challenging market for PVP shooters as a reason for the cancellation.

Fairgames · official art via IGDB

Fairgames, which was originally called Fairgame$, was announced in May 2023. Development saw several changes, including a release window shift from fall 2025 to spring 2026. The studio founder Jade Raymond left in May 2025, and game director Daniel Drapeau later moved to WB Games Montreal. Although footage from a closed playtest codenamed Project Espresso leaked in September 2026, Sony has not publicly commented on the cancellation.

Sony says there will be no layoffs at Haven Studios. Instead, the studio will move to help other development teams at the company.