Sony has announced the first game from Jade Raymond’s PlayStation studio, Haven. The multiplayer action game, Fairgame$, is heist-themed and will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC, but no release date has been announced yet. Fairgame$ is a live-service title, which means it should launch at the same time across PS5 and PC.
As a competitive multiplayer experience, Fairgame$ aims to create a new type of PvP game with emergent sandbox gameplay. Players will join an underground movement to rob the ultra-rich and achieve balance. “We want to deliver a fresh multiplayer experience that rewards creativity and mastery and delivers surprising stories each and every time you play,” said creative director Mathieu Leduc.
Sony is heavily investing in the live-service market and plans to release 12 such games over the coming years. However, it will continue to support single-player games as well. Haven was formally acquired by PlayStation and will develop a new and original “AAA” multiplayer IP.
Raymond said that the company wants to pour its passion into the project to create worlds where players can escape, have fun, express themselves and find community. PlayStation’s Hermen Hulst added that the company was impressed by Haven’s “vision for creating a modern multiplayer experience that brings gamers together in positive and meaningful ways” and confident in their creative and technical expertise to deliver an ambitious project.
The game’s trailer suggests that players will be able to plan and execute heists with their team members. The gameplay looks intense, with heists taking place in densely populated areas. Players will equip themselves with weapons and gadgets to complete jobs, and may have to avoid security measures or face competing heist teams.
Fairgame$ is an exciting release for PlayStation players and PC gamers alike. With its live-service multiplayer gameplay and focus on heists, it promises a unique and thrilling experience. This game is also a great accomplishment for Raymond, who is known for her work on the popular franchise Assassin’s Creed. As the first title from Haven, the game is sure to generate a lot of hype and eager anticipation from fans.
