Key Takeaways
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- Daniel Drapeau, former Creative Director of Fairgame, has joined Warner Bros. Games Montreal as a Creative Director, leaving some uncertainty about the future of Fairgame at Haven Studios.
- Jade Raymond, founder and producer at Haven Studios, previously departed earlier this year, adding to the speculation.
- Reports suggest that Fairgame may face cancellation due to significant public backlash following its trailer release, aligning with Sonys re-evaluation of live-service projects without initial public support.
- Warner Bros. Montreal is known to be developing a new live-service title, but details about Drapeaus upcoming projects at the studio have not been disclosed yet.
Creative Director Daniel Drapeau Joins Warner Bros. Montreal from Haven Studios amid Fairgame Uncertainty
Daniel Drapeau, former director of Fairgame, has departed Haven Studios to assume the role of Creative Director at Warner Bros. Games Montreal. This move has fueled speculation that Sony’s live-service game, Fairgame, may be on hold, particularly since Haven Studios has shared no further updates about the project via LinkedIn since its trailer announcement in 2023. Drapeau’s departure follows that of Haven Studios’ founder and producer, Jade Raymond, earlier this year. Drapeau confirmed his new role in a post: “Starting this week, I’m jumping aboard WB Games Montreal Inc. as Creative Director. Can’t wait to dive into this exciting journey with the amazing team here. A big thanks to Yves Lachance, Logan A. Lesage, and Bryan Theberge for their trust and support throughout.” While Drapeau has not disclosed details about his upcoming projects at Warner Bros. Games Montreal, the studio is known to be developing a new live-service title.
Warner Bros. Montreal Hires Fairgame’s Director Amidst Cancellation Speculations and Public Backlash
Reports suggest that Fairgame may face cancellation, not solely due to key personnel departures but also because of a significant public backlash following its trailer release. This aligns with Sony’s apparent re-evaluation of live-service projects that do not garner initial public support, as evidenced by the cancellation of Concord and the ongoing struggles of Marathon.
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