Concord, the ambitious hero shooter by Sony, has shut down after only two weeks. Poor player engagement and design issues doomed the game to die an early death, disappointing many.
Now it's been revealed that Concord, the newest hero shooter from Sony, will be shut down only 14 days after its release date of August 23, 2024. The title itself had an estimated development budget of $100-200 million. Still, it underperformed in terms of player numbers and has faced a sea of complaints over gameplay and design choices.
Concord's Demise
It's Concord that was supposed to be the large rival in the crowded hero-shooter genre, which didn't connect to gamers. Upon its launch, it peaked at only 697 concurrent players across Steam and fell rapidly below 100. The interest in the game wasn't there, with reports claiming sales had reached only around 25,000 copies figure likely reduced due to early refunds.
Gameplay and Design Flaws
Players pointed out several mechanics that were very poorly communicated, thus making it very confusing to play. This included undefined character abilities, game objectives that were not well explained, and no feedback from player actions taken. Another added frustration was the forced character-switching mechanic broke up the rhythm of a match and kept players from fully engaging in any of the characters.
The character designs were also labeled as "dull and uninteresting" to the players most crucial component of games in this genre and heavily relies on fanciful visuals. Unlike other successful shooters that boast of high customization, variable game modes, and an engaging storyline, Concord lacked such components that set it apart from other competition.
Players Reaction
The news of Concord shutting down received many disappointed and angry reactions from the online gaming community. Some were simply incredulous: how could a game have been given up so quickly, barely birthed, and several even termed it "dead on arrival." And even then some optimists wanted Sony to relaunch it after reconsidering its flaw issues.
Options for Concord's Future
Sony has said that it will consider its next steps for Concord, which seems like a way of saying that the game isn't entirely finished. The publisher says it will also seek additional ways to engage with players, whether through making the game free-to-play or by implementing major changes through community feedback.
In Conclusion, The short life of Concord serves as a reminder to developers in the gaming world: the gamers themselves are the biggest stakeholders, and the novel design element is what they come for. It will be interesting for Filipino gamers to await further moves from Sony if it can use this setback as an opportunity to mount a success story shortly.
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