Jade Raymond Leaves PlayStation’s Haven Studios Amid Fairgames Concerns

Jade Raymond, the founder of Haven Studios, a PlayStation-owned game developer, has departed the company several weeks after an external playtest of its first major project, the online shooter Fairgames. While no official reason was provided for her exit, sources indicate that some developers were concerned about the game's reception and progress, leading to a delay of Fairgames from fall 2025 to spring 2026. PlayStation has appointed Marie-Eve Danis and Pierre-François Sapinski as the new co-studio heads and expressed gratitude for Raymond's leadership, emphasizing their commitment to supporting Haven Studios and continuing the game's development. Raymond's departure follows a challenging period for PlayStation's live-service games, including cancellations of other multiplayer projects and the failure of the online game Concord. Haven Studios was founded in 2021 after Raymond left Google Stadia and was acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment in 2022. Despite the leadership change and game delay, PlayStation remains focused on advancing Fairgames amid industry skepticism and cautious anticipation.