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Haven Studios Founder Departs as Fairgames Faces Delay to 2026

Jade Raymond steps down from the PlayStation-owned studio following concerns raised after an external test of its live-service shooter Fairgames.

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Overview

  • Jade Raymond, founder of Haven Studios, has left the company, with no official reason provided for her departure.
  • PlayStation has appointed Marie-Eve Danis and Pierre-François Sapinski as co-heads of the studio moving forward.
  • Fairgames, Haven Studios' debut live-service multiplayer shooter, has been delayed from Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 after an external playtest raised concerns about the game's progress and reception.
  • Sony has reiterated its commitment to supporting Haven Studios despite recent challenges and broader difficulties with its live-service strategy.
  • Haven Studios was established in 2021, acquired by Sony in 2022, and Fairgames was first announced in 2023 as a competitive heist game.