As per a recent report, Sony is apparently quite bullish on its next live-service game, Fairgames. In the aftermath of the unprecedented collapse of PlayStation's latest live-service effort, Concord, this development suggests that Fairgames could have a better shot at success in the crowded but potentially very profitable live-service space.
Developed by PlayStation first-party team Haven Studios, Fairgames is billed as a "thrilling competitive heist game." Although Haven was only formed about three years ago, the talent behind the studio makes it rather noteworthy, as Assassin's Creed veteran Jade Raymond is leading Fairgames' development. The title was formally announced at the 2023 PlayStation Showcase with an action-packed CGI trailer that strongly echoed the themes of popular games like Watchdogs, Payday, and The Finals.
Fairgames being a 'competitive heist game' may put it more in line with Payday, but it seems to explore themes present in Watch Dogs too.
After Concord's recent shutdown announcement, though, confidence in PlayStation's live-service endeavors has wavered for a lot of fans. Many have even questioned if the company is doubting its current in-development live-service projects, like Fairgames. However, GamesIndustry.biz's Christopher Dring claimed otherwise in the latest episode of the GI...
