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PS5 Heist Shooter Fairgames Makes Surprising Return Under New Name
PlayStation's long-delayed heist shooter, previously known as Fairgame$, appears to have resurfaced under a new codename, Project Espresso, according to a playtest listing spotted on Player.gg. The game, developed by Sony-owned Haven Studios, was first revealed in 2023 but has seen little news since, and this playtest suggests it remains in active development despite the departure of studio founder Jade Raymond. The reappearance matters because it offers the first concrete sign of progress on what would be Haven Studios' debut title, years after its initial unveiling.
The Player.gg listing describes Project Espresso as a third-person PvPvE competitive action game in which teams infiltrate high-security locations to steal valuable cargo before rivals do, closely mirroring Fairgame$'s original pitch of robbing the ultra-rich as part of an underground movement. Visual similarities in the trailer, including a gold vault and a character wearing a white ski mask, further support the link, though Sony has not officially confirmed the connection. Haven Studios, founded in 2021 and acquired by Sony in 2022, is based in Montreal; the game is planned for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC, with no release date yet announced.
In short
- Fairgame$ resurfaces as "Project Espresso" in a new playtest listing
- Sony has not officially confirmed the codename's link to Fairgame$
- Haven Studios' debut title still has no release date
Explained simply
Haven Studios is a game developer based in Montreal, founded in 2021 and bought by Sony the following year. Its first announced game was Fairgame$, a team-based action game about breaking into secure places to steal valuable goods.
The game was pitched as a competition between teams, with players facing both rival crews and challenges controlled by the game. It was planned for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC, but Sony has not announced a release date. Its progress matters because it is Haven’s debut game and has had little public news since its reveal in 2023.