EXCLUSIVE – PlayStation’s Fairgames is Also Preparing To Enter the Extraction Market
Insider Gaming • • technology
Key Points:
- Haven Studios’ upcoming multiplayer game, Fairgames, will feature an extraction shooter mode called ‘Cargo Heist,’ focusing on objectives like vault breaches, cargo retrieval, and extraction.
- The game has faced development challenges, including struggles to find its "fun factor" and the departure of founder Jade Reymond in 2025, raising concerns about its reception.
- Despite these issues, PlayStation continues to support Fairgames, with a free-to-play model planned that relies on in-game monetization for funding and development.
- Fairgames faces stiff competition from similar titles like 10 Chambers’ heist game Den of Wolves, which has received strong early reviews, highlighting potential market challenges.
- The next playtest for Fairgames is scheduled for this weekend, indicating ongoing development efforts despite past difficulties.
