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Sony Live Service Woes Continue as PlayStation Executive Jade Raymond Exits Fairgames Developer After External Test Sparked Concern
- Jade Raymond left Haven Studios in early 2025, shortly after an external playtest of their game Fairgames raised concerns.
- Haven Studios, founded by Raymond in 2021 and owned by Sony, delayed Fairgames from fall 2025 to spring 2026 following mixed reception to the playtest.
- PlayStation appointed Marie-Eve Danis and Pierre-Francois Sapinski as new co-studio heads to lead Haven amid broader live service challenges and past cancellations.
- Sony praised Raymond as a visionary and valued collaborator, expressed appreciation for her guidance, and affirmed their ongoing dedication to the growth and success of Haven Studios and Fairgames.
- The delay of Fairgames and Raymond’s departure underscore ongoing struggles in PlayStation’s live service strategy, which has faced multiple cancellations and underwhelming launches.
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Sony Live Service Woes Continue as PlayStation Executive Jade Raymond Exits Fairgames Developer After External Test Sparked Concern
Jade Raymond has left Haven Studios, the Sony-owned developer behind online multiplayer shooter Fairgames, with the game reportedly delayed following an external test in yet another blow to PlayStation's live service ambition.
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