Daniel Drapeau leaves Haven for WB Games Montreal

Daniel Drapeau, who had been serving as game director on Fairgame at Haven Studios, has left the studio and joined WB Games Montreal as creative director, a move he announced in a LinkedIn post this week that has renewed questions about the future of Sony’s embattled live service shooter. Drapeau said in the post that he "joined WB Games Montreal Inc. as Creative Director" and thanked several colleagues for their support, but did not disclose which project he will work on at the new studio.

Drapeau had worked on Fairgame for roughly four and a half years and was one of the earliest hires at Haven. Neither Haven Studios nor Sony Interactive Entertainment has publicly commented on his departure. Warner Bros Games has not said whether he will join the team listed in a recent WB Games Montreal job posting for a live service title, leaving his new assignment unconfirmed.

Fairgame, first revealed at the May 2023 PlayStation Showcase, is billed as a cooperative heist shooter with PvEvP elements that would see teams compete to break into locations and steal cargo while outmaneuvering AI security and rival crews. Since the announcement, details and timelines have been scarce. The title...