Concord Game Shutdown PlayStation and Firewalk Studios’ ambitious 5v5 hero shooter, Concord, has officially been discontinued, with the game’s online servers going offline on September 6, 2024. Refunds are being issued to players, and the decision coincided with the launch of PlayStation and Team Asobi’s platformer Astro Bot for PlayStation 5.
Concord’s closure comes less than two weeks after its initial launch on August 23, with developers acknowledging that several elements of the game “did not land as we’d intended.” Digital sales were pulled from the PlayStation Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam on September 3, as it became apparent that the game was struggling. Concord sold an estimated 25,000 copies across PlayStation 5 and PC, and a low player count on Steam led to long matchmaking times, prompting the shutdown decision.
Concord Servers Officially Offline, Refunds in Progress
The official Twitter account for Concord confirmed the server shutdown, rendering the game unplayable. The announcement was brief, with developers expressing gratitude to the players who participated in Concord’s short-lived journey. Reactions from the gaming community were mixed—many expressed indifference or even relief over the shutdown, but there were also concerns about potential layoffs at Firewalk Studios, reflecting broader industry trends.
Despite the shutdown, refunds for Concord are currently being processed. Additionally, PlayStation and Firewalk Studios are reportedly exploring future options for the game, suggesting a possible return as a free-to-play title. Fans who enjoyed the game may also look forward to an upcoming episode of Secret Level by Amazon, set in the Concord universe. Although the release date for this episode is still unclear, it remains part of a planned 15-episode series.
Mixed Reactions to Concord’s Closure Amid Astro Bot’s Launch
The discontinuation of Concord has also led to a surge in physical copies being sold at inflated prices online. However, not all news is bleak for PlayStation fans. The same day Concord was taken offline, Astro Bot launched on PlayStation 5 to much acclaim. The game is already being hailed as one of PlayStation’s standout titles of the year, offering a silver lining to what has been a disappointing end for Concord.
