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Sony Cancels Live Service Game Fairgames
11 Nov
Summary
- Sony has officially canceled its planned live service title, Fairgames.
- The game was canceled due to mixed player feedback and challenging market conditions.
- Developer Haven Studios will now support other PlayStation studios.
Sony has officially canceled Fairgames, a live service heist game originally announced in 2023. This decision marks a significant shift in Sony's strategy for live service titles. Player feedback and retention results from recent testing were reportedly mixed, failing to meet the development team's goals. The challenging market conditions prevalent in the player-vs-player shooter genre also contributed to the cancellation.
Developer Haven Studios, which Sony acquired in 2022, will continue its work within the PlayStation ecosystem. Importantly, the cancellation of Fairgames will not lead to any job losses at the studio. Instead, Haven Studios will pivot to support other PlayStation development teams. This move comes as Sony re-evaluates its portfolio of live service games, with some previous efforts, including titles within the God of War and The Last of Us franchises, also being canceled.
Despite these cancellations, Sony has seen success with titles like Helldivers 2, which is also available on Xbox. Other live service projects, such as Bungie's Marathon, have experienced a challenging launch but are slated for future updates, including new modes. Sony is also reportedly working on a live service Horizon spinoff, which has undergone a reboot.
