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Ahead of Humongous State of Play, Sony Trademarks New PS5 Game 'Break In'
Sony has filed a trademark for a new PlayStation 5 game titled 'Break In', which is expected to be revealed during an upcoming State of Play event. While details are scarce, the timing of the trademark suggests an imminent announcement. The name is vague and could potentially be related to other rumored projects or a new external title.
PS5's Fairgames Is a Free-to-Play Extraction Shooter, and It's Not Dead Yet
Sony's PlayStation 5 exclusive, Fairgames, is confirmed to be a free-to-play extraction shooter developed by Haven. A private playtest is scheduled for this weekend, with the game's 'Cargo Heist' mode involving finding vault codes, collecting cash, and extracting loot. Despite early criticisms of clunkiness, Sony continues development on the title, which aims to compete in a crowded genre.
Sony's MIA Live-Service Game Is Going In The Exact Direction You'd Expect
New details have emerged regarding Sony's upcoming live-service game, Fairgame$, including its 'Cargo Heist' game mode and free-to-play business model with microtransactions. The game, which focuses on players acting as modern-day Robin Hoods against billionaires, has seen several key developers depart its studio, Haven. Sony has faced challenges with its live-service strategy, with cancellations and failures like Concord following initial investments, though Helldivers 2 achieved significant success.
Sony closes Dark Outlaw Games, just a year after its founding
Sony is shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by Jason Blundell, just one year after its establishment. This marks the second time Sony has ended a partnership with a Blundell-formed company, following Deviation Games. The closure of Dark Outlaw Games is part of broader layoffs across PlayStation's US and UK businesses and a strategic shift away from the mobile gaming market.