Concord: The Rise and Fall of Sony’s 5v5 Hero Shooter
Concord, Sony’s floundering 5v5 hero shooter, has now officially gone offline just two weeks after its PS5 and PC launch – its short life abruptly ending with an undignified “error” message.
The Unveiling and Launch of Concord
Concord was unveiled last May as part of former PlayStation boss Jim Ryan’s optimistically expansive push into live-service gaming. Unfortunately for Sony and developer Firewalk Studios, Concord’s launch this August failed to make much of an impact – player numbers were less-than-stellar, and subsequent reports claimed only around 25,000 copies had been sold.
The Abrupt End of Concord
Still, it was a bit of a shock when Sony announced it was pulling the plug on Concord earlier this week so soon after release, Firewalk admitting “our initial launch didn’t land” and confirming Concord would be taken offline today. And its life – in its current guise, at least – is now officially at an end; servers went down a little before 7pm this evening in the UK, presenting players with nothing more than a terse “error” message and instructions on how to refund the game.
Community Farewell and Future Speculations
Over on the game’s subreddit, though, Concord’s community team shared a more heartfelt message, expressing gratitude for the support received from players. Firewalk hinted at the possibility of Concord returning in an overhauled form, with decisions still pending on the game’s future. In related news, Concord’s appearance in Amazon’s upcoming animated video game anthology series Secret Level remains unaffected.
FAQs
Q: What led to Concord’s downfall?
A: Low player numbers and a lackluster launch contributed to Concord’s premature closure.
Q: Will Concord ever make a comeback?
A: While uncertain, Firewalk Studios is exploring options for Concord’s future and potential return in a revamped version.
Credit: www.eurogamer.net
