Report: Previously Announced PS5 Exclusive Delayed to 2026

Delays and PlayStation’s first-party titles often seem to go hand-in-hand, much like cereal and milk. There’s usually a good reason for this, as crafting a high-quality video game is no small feat. These delays typically allow developers the time they need to create the best possible game. This appears to be the case for the eagerly anticipated live-service title Fairgame$, which is now likely postponed until 2026.

Industry insider reports PS5 exclusive Fairgame$ postponed to 2026

In a recent Game Mess Decides episode, Jeff Grubb discussed the current status of Haven Studios’ competitive heist game. While details are still a bit murky, Grubb mentioned that Fairgame$ won’t hit the shelves this year and instead aims for next year’s release window.

Grubb stated, "No Fairgame$ this year. From what I know, it has been pushed to 2026."

The specific reasons for this delay remain a mystery. Given Grubb’s track record for accuracy, there’s likely some truth to his claim. However, a formal confirmation from Haven Studios about Fairgame$ slipping to 2026 has yet to surface. We’ll have to wait for any official word concerning the new launch window.

Originally unveiled back in 2023, there hasn’t been much new information about this exciting heist game from Haven Studios save for its initial reveal. Yet, according to Chris Dring, former head of GamesIndustry.biz, there are encouraging rumors about the PlayStation exclusive, which he shared during an episode of GI Microcast.

PlayStation’s foray into live-service games hasn’t exactly been smooth. While they hit it big with Helldivers 2, their hero shooter Concord was one of the company’s notable missteps in recent memory. Grubb reported that due to Concord’s disappointing performance, several other live-service projects were shelved. Furthermore, Sony is now reviewing every project across all studios in response to these setbacks.