In early 2022, Sony and PlayStation announced the acquisition of Haven Studios. The news was met with excitement, as the company brought on industry veteran Jade Raymond, known for her work at Ubisoft and Google. Just a year later, the studio introduced Fairgame$, a new title aligned with Sony’s push into live-service games.
Now, uncertainty surrounds both the project and the studio. Jade Raymond has officially left Haven Studios, and with PlayStation still recovering from missteps like Concord, some fear the game could be delayed indefinitely—or even canceled.
Jade Raymond Leaves Haven Studios — What Happened?
Jade Raymond was a key producer on the first Assassin’s Creed and contributed to other major Ubisoft titles such as Watch Dogs and Splinter Cell: Blacklist. She also worked with Google to develop original content for STADIA, its cloud gaming platform that ultimately failed.
A few years ago, she founded Haven Studios with the goal of creating bold, player-focused experiences. The studio’s talent quickly caught the attention of PlayStation, which acquired it in 2022. But since then, things have changed dramatically—most notably that Raymond is no longer part of the team behind Fairgame$.
Given that Raymond stepped down from her role as executive producer, leadership at Haven Studios has now passed to Marie-Eve Danis and Pierre-François Sapinski, veterans with experience at Ubisoft, Google, and Epic Games. Together, they’ll be responsible for guiding both the company and its first game.
Raymond has not commented on her departure, but a PlayStation spokesperson confirmed the news and wished her well in future projects. It’s still unclear whether she will remain involved with PlayStation Studios in another capacity.
“Jade Raymond has been an incredible partner and visionary force in founding Haven Studios. We are deeply grateful for her leadership and contributions, and we wish her all the best in her next chapter,” he said.
What’s Going On With Fairgame$?
Raymond’s departure naturally raises concerns about the project. The competitive heist shooter for PlayStation 5 and PC reportedly suffered internal delays and is now expected sometime in 2026.
PlayStation has struggled to gain ground in the live-service space. While the company is still committed to these kinds of projects, Fairgame$’s future is now under a cloud of doubt.
The game has been in development for years, but very little is known about it. Given PlayStation’s recent setbacks—including the failure of Concord—the company is expected to take a more cautious approach moving forward. No new updates on Fairgame$ have been shared, so for now, we’ll have to wait and see what happens.