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EQUIPThe Verge · 2d ago

Sony cancels live-service shooter Fairgames

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Sony has canceled the development of the live-service heist title Fairgames, according to Bloomberg reports. This decision reflects a broader strategic pivot away from multiple high-profile live-service projects within the PlayStation ecosystem.

  • 01Fairgames was a cornerstone of Sony's initial expansion into the competitive live-service gaming market
  • 02The cancellation follows similar shutdowns of live-service projects for the God of War and Last of Us franchises
  • 03Sony is actively recalibrating its software development pipeline to prioritize specific high-performing gaming segments
  • 04Market adjustments have led to the closure of multiple internal studios and project divestments

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Sony has canceled Fairgames, a heist game announced in 2023, according to Bloomberg. Fairgames had once been part of Sony's big planned push for PlayStation live service games, but the company ended up canceling some planned live service titles, including in the God of War and The Last of Us franchises, and it shut down […]