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Sony cancels live-service shooter Fairgames

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Briefings

Sony canceled the live-service shooter Fairgames, a 2023 project that was part of its broader PlayStation live service strategy. The cancellation occurred after a recent test showed mixed player feedback and retention results that fell short of initial goals. Developer Haven Studios will continue supporting other PlayStation studios, and the company did not announce job cuts. The game was canceled following a recent test where "player feedback and retention results were mixed and fell short of the goals we had set," according to Bloomberg.

Key points

• Sony canceled the live-service shooter Fairgames, a 2023 project that was part of its broader PlayStation live service strategy.
• The cancellation occurred after a recent test showed mixed player feedback and retention results that fell short of initial goals.

Context

Bloomberg reports that Sony canceled Fairgames following a recent test where player feedback and retention results were mixed and fell short of the goals we had set. Developer Haven Studios will now support other PlayStation studios, and the company did not announce job cuts. The game was canceled following a recent test where "player feedback and retention results were mixed and fell short of the goals we had set," according to Bloomberg.

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Evidence is limited to a single source (Bloomberg) and does not include additional details about the specific test results, the exact number of players affected, or the specific reasons for the mixed feedback beyond the general statement of falling short of goals.

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