"In the document, Sony said the company "continues to cultivate its live services expertise," citing games like MLB The Show, Helldivers 2, Gran Turismo, and Destiny 2 as examples. Sony also called out one title that will be important to the company's live-service business going forward: Bungie's Marathon. The game was recently delayed indefinitely and has been caught up in stolen art claims."
"The document does not mention any other upcoming live-service games, however, including the reportedly troubled Fairgame$. That game is in development at Sony's Haven Studios, whose top boss, Jade Raymond, left the studio following apparent concerns about Fairgame$. The game was reportedly delayed and is now said to be coming in Spring 2026, putting it in the vicinity of GTA 6 in May 2026."
"At one point in time, Sony wanted to release 12 live-service games over the coming years (alongside its commitment to single-player games). However, in May 2023, Sony announced that it was halving its planned live-service game output, with management stressing it wanted to focus on quality over quantity. After this announcement, Naughty Dog's The Last of Us multiplayer game was canceled in December 2023."
Sony reaffirmed its commitment to live-service games and cited MLB The Show, Helldivers 2, Gran Turismo, and Destiny 2 as examples of ongoing expertise. Bungie's Marathon was identified as an important upcoming live-service title but faces an indefinite delay and stolen-art allegations. Haven Studios' Fairgame$ received no mention and has experienced leadership departures, reported delays, and a projected Spring 2026 release. Sony previously planned 12 live-service releases, then halved that goal in 2023 to prioritize quality, a shift accompanied by cancellations such as The Last of Us multiplayer. Helldivers 2 achieved major commercial success in early 2024.
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