Concord Game Faces Shutdown After Disappointing Sales Performance
Concord: A Short-Lived Hero Shooter Experience
In a surprising twist, Sony has decided to take the hero shooter game Concord offline after dismal sales figures. Launched on August 23, 2024, exclusively for PS5 and PC, Concord has struggled, hitting just under 25,000 copies sold. The game recorded a peak of merely 697 players on Steam, falling short of expectations.
Refunds and Future Directions
According to Ryan Ellis, the game's director, the company will initiate a full refund for all players who purchased Concord, which was priced at $40. This decision comes as the studio expresses intent to explore options that better resonate with their community. All purchases will be refunded to the original payment method for PS5, Steam, and Epic Games Store users.
Facing Competition in the Shooter Market
- Concord faced tough competition from free-to-play titles like Overwatch and Valorant.
- The lack of a unique selling point hindered its market performance.
- The future of Concord may involve a shift to a free-to-play model, as hinted by Firewalk Studios.
Stay tuned for updates as Sony evaluates new strategies to engage players in the Concord galaxy.
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