Sony Needs to Bring This Home: Fairgames’ Delay Could Be a Good Thing—If They Add a Single-Player Campaign

So, it looks like Fairgames, Sony’s upcoming live-service heist shooter, might not be dropping until 2026. While that’s disappointing for anyone who was looking forward to diving into the world of high-stakes billionaire looting, this delay could actually be the best thing that could happen to this game—if, and only if, they use this extra time wisely.

Fairgames was first revealed back in 2023 as Haven Studios' debut project, led by Jade Raymond (of Assassin’s Creed fame). The CGI trailer gave off a mix of The Finals, Payday, and Watch Dogs vibes, teasing a competitive PvP heist shooter. But here’s the problem: CGI trailers don’t sell games—solid gameplay does. And two years later, we still haven’t seen any. That’s already a red flag.

Then, of course, we have the looming shadow of Concord, another PlayStation live-service game that crashed before it even took off. Sony does not need another flop. If the rumors are true that Fairgames is getting reworked or polished due to the reaction to Concord, that’s a smart move. But here’s where they need to take it a step further:

This Game Needs a Single-Player Campaign

Live-service games are always a gamble. They either take off (Destiny, Warframe) or fade into obscurity (Babylon’s Fall, Anthem). The best way for Sony to ensure Fairgames doesn’t end up in the gaming graveyard? Give it a strong single-player component.

A PvP heist shooter is cool in theory, but how do you get people invested? Characters, story, and world-building. Sony is known for narrative-driven games (The Last of Us, God of War, Spider-Man). They shouldn’t abandon that strength just to chase the live-service trend. Imagine a cinematic, story-driven campaign where you build your heist crew, learn the ropes, and pull off high-stakes missions before diving into the competitive PvP. That would hook players from the start instead of making them grind through yet another live-service progression system.

The Delay Only Helps—If Sony Uses It Right

A 2026 release window means they have time to get this right. If Haven Studios truly learns from Concord’s mistakes, Fairgames could be something special. But Sony can’t just slap together another generic live-service shooter and expect it to succeed. They need to give players a reason to care beyond cosmetics and battle passes. A proper single-player or co-op campaign would do just that.

With rumors of a PlayStation Showcase in summer 2025, this would be the perfect time to reintroduce Fairgames—with actual gameplay. If they show off tight, strategic heist mechanics and some real innovation in multiplayer, the hype can be reignited. But if it’s just another "live-service shooter #57" with no depth? It’s going to be a hard sell.

Sony, bring this home. Take the time, add meaningful content, and make Fairgames a game worth waiting for. If not? Well… we all saw what happened to Concord.

What do you think? Should Fairgames get a single-player mode, or do you think it’ll stand on PvP alone? Drop your thoughts below!