The upcoming PlayStation live-service title, Fairgames, has reportedly received mixed reactions during its closed playtesting. The gameplay, designed as a hybrid of Fortnite and The Division, has been described by testers as “super clunky.” This feedback raises questions about the game’s overall quality and potential success. Recently, Haven Studios, the developer behind Fairgames, experienced a significant leadership shake-up with the exit of its founder, Jade Raymond.
This development adds to a growing list of concerns regarding the title, especially since PlayStation has faced challenges with other live-service projects in the past. Fairgames, revealed at the 2023 PlayStation Showcase, is intended to be a heist shooter focused on multiplayer gameplay, where teams of three to four players compete to infiltrate vaults and steal from wealthy targets in large urban environments. Despite the promising concept of a Robin Hood-style experience, reports from playtesters suggest that the game lacks polish and refinement. The feedback from these early tests is particularly concerning, especially in light of the recent failure of another PlayStation title, Concord, which has amplified expectations for Fairgames.
The current landscape includes several canceled live-service projects from PlayStation’s first-party studios, including Naughty Dog and Bluepoint Games, raising further scrutiny of Fairgames’ potential. While Haven Studios remains committed to developing Fairgames and aims for a rumored launch window in 2026, the challenges ahead are formidable. With no new gameplay footage shared since its initial announcement, players and fans are left anxious to see how the team will address the early feedback and whether they can truly refine Fairgames into a successful addition to PlayStation’s roster.