Chasing services like Fortnite is a “mirage in the desert,” says former PlayStation chief
Shawn Layden, the former head of PlayStation, described attempts to build a successful live-service game as “a mirage” in a recent interview. While Helldivers 2 has shown that Sony can succeed in that space, comparable examples are scarce. Layden reflected on the period when the company leaned into single-player experiences and on the choices Sony...









