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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.
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Simplify's Take
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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