Sony cancels live-service shooter Fairgames

Sony has canceled Fairgames, a heist game announced in 2023, due to 'player feedback and retention results' and 'challenging market conditions in the PVP shooter genre'. The cancellation is part of Sony's decision to step back from its live service efforts, which has also seen the cancellation of other planned live service titles, including games in the God of War and The Last of Us franchises. The game was developed by Haven Studios, which Sony acquired in 2022. The cancellation will not result in job cuts, but instead, the studio will support other PlayStation studios. Sony has seen some success with its live service efforts, such as Helldivers 2, and is also working on a live service Horizon spinoff, although it has been rebooted.