PlayStation Reportedly Cancels Fairgames From Montréal's Haven Studios

Sony has reportedly cancelled Fairgames, the upcoming multiplayer heist shooter from its Montréal-based developer, Haven Studios, according to a new report from Bloomberg.

The news was reported on November 10, 2026, by Jason Schreier and Christopher Palmeri of Bloomberg, bringing an apparent end to a project first announced during the 2023 PlayStation Showcase.

Fairgames was intended to be Haven Studios' debut title and part of PlayStation's expansion into live-service gaming. Its reported cancellation adds to a growing list of multiplayer projects Sony has abandoned in recent years.

For the Canadian gaming industry, the news is particularly disappointing given the talent and investment behind the Montréal studio.

Bloomberg Reports That PlayStation Has Cancelled Fairgames

According to Bloomberg, Sony has cancelled development of Fairgames, the competitive online shooter being developed by Haven Studios.

The game was first revealed in May 2023 for PlayStation 5 and PC, introducing a multiplayer experience built around elaborate heists, competition, and stealing valuables from wealthy targets.

Players were expected to work together to infiltrate heavily secured locations, collect valuable loot, and escape while competing against rival teams.

Fairgames was positioned as a modern multiplayer heist experience that would encourage teamwork, competition, and creative strategies.

Despite its announcement more than three years ago, the project never received a confirmed public release date.

Fairgames Had a Difficult Development History

Fairgames had experienced several challenges before the reported cancellation.

Haven Studios was founded in 2021 by industry veteran Jade Raymond, who previously worked on major franchises including Assassin's Creed and Watch Dogs.

Sony acquired the Montréal studio in 2022, bringing Haven into PlayStation Studios before the developer had released its first game.

However, concerns surrounding Fairgames began emerging publicly in 2025.

Bloomberg previously reported that an external playtest had raised concerns among some developers regarding the game's reception and development progress.

In May 2025, Raymond departed Haven Studios.

Following her departure, Marie-Eve Danis and Pierre-François Sapinski took over leadership responsibilities at the studio.

Fairgames also lost game director Daniel Drapeau, who departed in 2025 to join WB Games Montréal.

While the project continued development following these changes, its future had become increasingly uncertain.

Gameplay Footage Surfaced Earlier This Year

Fairgames briefly returned to the spotlight in September 2026 when footage associated with a closed playtest surfaced online.

The project was reportedly being tested under the codename Project Espresso, with gameplay showing a third-person competitive experience involving teams infiltrating locations, stealing valuable cargo, and attempting to escape.

The footage offered players a better look at the game's intended structure than its original cinematic announcement trailer.

However, the renewed attention did not lead to an official release date or a major public gameplay showcase from PlayStation.

Now, Bloomberg's latest report indicates that development has been cancelled.

Another Setback for PlayStation's Live-Service Strategy

Fairgames is the latest reported casualty of Sony's efforts to establish a stronger presence in live-service gaming.

PlayStation previously invested heavily in multiplayer projects designed to maintain long-term player communities through ongoing content and updates.

However, several projects have faced significant challenges.

One of the most notable examples was Concord, which launched in August 2024 before being taken offline just two weeks later. Sony subsequently closed its developer, Firewalk Studios.

PlayStation also cancelled multiplayer projects at Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games, including a reported live-service title based on God of War.

Other projects, including the multiplayer game based on The Last of Us, were also discontinued before release.

While Sony has found success with games such as Helldivers 2, its wider live-service strategy has produced mixed results.

The reported cancellation of Fairgames raises further questions about how PlayStation intends to approach large-scale multiplayer development in the future.

What Does This Mean for Haven Studios?

One of the biggest unanswered questions is what happens next for Haven Studios.

The Montréal developer was established with the ambition of creating new multiplayer experiences and bringing together experienced developers from across the gaming industry.

Its acquisition by Sony represented a significant investment in Canadian game development.

With Fairgames reportedly cancelled, the studio's future direction remains unclear.

As of this article, the Bloomberg report's headline confirms the cancellation, but details concerning potential layoffs, restructuring, or Haven Studios' next project have not been independently verified.

For the developers who spent years working on Fairgames, the loss of the project is undoubtedly disappointing.

Another Difficult Moment for Canadian Game Development

The cancellation is also significant for Canada's gaming industry.

Montréal has long been one of the most important video game development centres in the world, home to major studios and thousands of talented developers.

Haven Studios was created to build on that talent and establish a new Canadian development team capable of producing major games for PlayStation.

The decision to end Fairgames development highlights the risks associated with large-scale game production, particularly when publishers are reassessing costly long-term multiplayer investments.

For Canadian developers, it is another reminder that even projects backed by major platform holders are not guaranteed to reach release.

Final Thoughts

The reported cancellation of Fairgames is disappointing, particularly because the game represented an opportunity for Haven Studios to establish itself within PlayStation's first-party lineup.

After years of development, leadership changes, and limited public information, the project now appears to have reached its end without ever launching.

It also adds another chapter to PlayStation's ongoing struggle to establish a consistent live-service portfolio.

For us at A Gaming Network, the biggest concern is the people behind the project.

Montréal is home to some of the best development talent in the industry, and we hope the developers who contributed to Fairgames will have opportunities to continue creating games and sharing their expertise.

As more information becomes available, the focus will also turn to what comes next for Haven Studios and its team.

Original source: Bloomberg, November 10, 2026, "PlayStation Cancels Online Shooting Title Fairgames"