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Secret Playtest 'Project Espresso' Appears to Show Fairgame$ Gameplay

Confirmation would indicate Haven Studios’ live-service heist game is in active testing, raising questions about Sony’s recent live-service track record.

Overview

  • A playtest page for a project codenamed Project Espresso appeared on Player.gg and was flagged on Reddit on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with pre‑alpha screenshots and leaked gameplay video.
  • The playtest description and footage show a third‑person PvPvE heist loop where teams infiltrate locations, steal cargo, and exfiltrate, a setup that closely matches prior descriptions of PlayStation’s Fairgame$.
  • The signup reportedly asks for a PlayStation account, which observers say suggests PlayStation involvement, but neither PlayStation nor Haven Studios has confirmed the test or commented publicly.
  • Multiple outlets note recent reports that Fairgame$ may be retitled Break In, but the new name and the Project Espresso link remain unverified by official sources.
  • Industry analysts say the leak signals active development and possible movement toward release while also increasing scrutiny because Sony has had several high‑profile live‑service stumbles and earlier reports flagged Fairgame$ for internal troubles.