Haven Studios

Haven Studios

Montreal-based studio developing original PS IP

Overview

Haven Studios is a game development studio in Montreal that creates new PlayStation titles. It conceives, designs, develops, and releases original video games for PlayStation, handling everything from concept to launch with an in-house team. The studio differentiates itself by building original IP rather than working on existing franchises and by focusing on delivering a new PlayStation experience from its Montreal base. Its goal is to bring a fresh, original PlayStation game to players by developing and releasing a new IP on the platform.

About Haven Studios

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Why Haven Studios is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Entertainment

Gaming

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Headquarters

Canada

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What believers are saying

  • Haven still posted Montreal roles in August 2026, signaling active development.
  • PlayStation kept backing Haven after Raymond's 2025 exit with new co-leads.
  • A 2026 launch gives Sony a rare first-party live-service release.

What critics are saying

  • Bloomberg reported poor external-test feedback and Jade Raymond's May 2025 exit.
  • Gamespot reported Daniel Drapeau left in September 2025, weakening Fairgame$ leadership.
  • Sony canceled Concord; another failed Fairgame$ test can kill Haven entirely.

What makes Haven Studios unique

  • Sony owns Haven Studios, giving Fairgame$ PlayStation marketing and platform priority.
  • The founding team brought Ubisoft, EA, and Google pedigree into Montreal.
  • Fairgame$ targets a rare PlayStation heist live-service niche, not another fantasy shooter.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

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Professional Development Budget

Education allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

GameRant
Feb 15th, 2025
New PS5 Live-Service Game May Be Pushed Back to 2026

Fairgames was formally revealed during the 2023 PlayStation Showcase as the debut project of first-party team Haven Studios.

Mundo Gamer Community
May 26th, 2023
Haven Studios announces its first title, Fairgame$ | Mundo Gamer Community

Canadian studio Haven Studios kicked off Wednesday's PlayStation Showcase by announcing their game, Fairgame$, a cooperative multiplayer heist game.

KitGuru
May 25th, 2023
Haven Studios announces PvP heist shooter ‘Fairgame$’ | KitGuru

Announced at the PlayStation Showcase – and expounded upon via the PlayStation Blog – Mathieu Leduc, the Creative Director at Haven Studios released the first trailer for Fairgame$.

VGChartz
May 24th, 2023
PlayStation and Haven Announces Fairgame$ for PS5 and PC

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Haven Studios have announced Fairgame$ for the PlayStation 5 and PC.

The Deal
Apr 28th, 2023
ProbablyMonsters Sells Firewalk Studios to Sony

Last year, Sony Interactive Entertainment also acquired Savage Game Studios, Repeat.gg and Haven Entertainment Studios Inc.

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