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PlayStation's Fairgames Reappears in Secret Playtests Under Codenamed Project Espresso
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 4 events from Sep 10, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
Background
PlayStation's multiplayer heist shooter Fairgames was initially announced by Sony over three years prior to its recent 2026 reappearance, standing as one of the publisher's prominent upcoming live-service initiatives.
The title is developed by Haven Studios, a team founded in 2021 by industry veteran Jade Raymond, who served as CEO until her departure in 2025 around the same time reports indicated the game faced internal delays due to negative playtest feedback.
In 2023, Sony formally announced its co-op live-service shooter Fairgames, reportedly focusing on breaking and robbing locations for loot.
In 2025, It was reported that Fairgames had been internally delayed due to negative feedback from earlier playtesting, reportedly coinciding with the departure of Haven Studios founder and CEO Jade Raymond.
The timeline
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Reddit User Shares Playtest Invitation
A user on the Gaming Leaks And Rumors subreddit reportedly posted that they had been invited to a playtest for a game codenamed "Project Espresso" that matched the description of Fairgames.[1]
Screenshot of kotaku.com, captured Sep 17, 2026. Source [1] -
Gameplay Footage Appears Online
Footage and links related to the Project Espresso playtest website reportedly appeared online, giving viewers an apparent look at the third-person PVPVE competitive action game.[1]
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Footage Removal From Playtest Site
The video featured on the playtest page was reportedly removed or shut off, though snippets had already been captured and shared by users on social media platforms like X.[1]
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PlayStation Files Trademark for Break In
According to IGN, PlayStation filed a trademark earlier in the year for a new game known as Break In.[2]
Screenshot of in.ign.com, captured Sep 17, 2026. Source [2]
Frequently asked
What is Fairgames?
Fairgames is a multiplayer co-op live-service shooter developed by Haven Studios where competing teams infiltrate high-security locations to steal valuable cargo.
What is Project Espresso?
Project Espresso is the codename associated with a secret playtest website that leaked online, which matches the gameplay and description of Fairgames.
Has Sony officially confirmed the Project Espresso footage is Fairgames?
The latest development, reported by in.ign.com on Sep 11: PlayStation Files Trademark for Break In.
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Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 4 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “PlayStation's Fairgames Reappears in Secret Playtests Under Codenamed Project Espresso.”
GenZHype, 18 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/playstation-s-fairgames-reappears-in-secret-playtests-under-codenamed-project-espresso/.