Overview
- PlayStation confirmed on Tuesday that it has ceased development of Fairgames after recent large playtests failed to meet internal goals for player feedback and retention.
- Company executives told staff that the tests showed strong live‑ops readiness but that player engagement and retention were mixed and fell short of the targets PlayStation set.
- Haven Studios will remain open with no layoffs and its developers will be moved to support other first‑party projects across PlayStation Studios.
- Fairgames was first revealed in 2023, underwent multiple reworks and leadership changes, and lost founder Jade Raymond when she left the studio in 2025.
- The cancellation adds to a string of scaled‑back live‑service efforts at PlayStation and signals the company is tightening its approach to risky PvP shooter projects while focusing resources elsewhere.