While Haven Studios has yet to release its first game for Sony, its founder, Jade Raymond, has reportedly left the company already. Haven is currently working on online multiplayer game Fairgame$, which was revealed in 2023/
The report comes from the ever-reliable Jason Schreier at Bloomberg (paywalled), which, based on internal communications, paints a grim picture for Fairgame$.
Raymond Leaves Studo Even Before Fairgame$ Gets A Release Date
The report states that PlayStaton leadership didn't give Haven Studios staff members a reason for Raymond's departure from the company. But Raymond's sudden exit comes after several weeks of an external playtest for Fairgame$. According to people with knowledge on what's happening, some developers at Haven were concerned about how the game was received and its progress.
A PlayStation spokesperson confirmed Raymond's departure and said, "Jade Raymond has been an incredible partner and visionary force in founding Haven Studios. We are deeply grateful for her leadership and contributions, and we wish her all the best in her next chapter."
The spokesperson added PlayStation is committed to supporting Haven Studios and excited to continue the journey” with new co-studio heads Marie-Eve Danis and Pierre-François Sapinski.
Fairgame$ was announced in...
