Summary
- The upcoming hero shooter Concord has been in development for nearly a decade.
- First announced in 2023, the game has been criticized for its lack of originality, pulling in low player counts during its beta period.
- Lead character designer Jon Weisnewski hopes that gamers will give the game a chance when it launches on August 23 for PC and PlayStation 5.
According to a Firewalk Studios developer, Concord has been in the works for nearly a decade. The hero shooter is set to officially launch tomorrow, August 23, finally bringing Concord to the finish line.
Gamers got their first official sneak peek at the title during Sony's State of Play in May 2024. The title's announcement intrigued some and concerned others, as criticisms of the game's character design and its likeness to Guardians of the Galaxy gave it a rocky start leading up to its launch. Now that Concord's release date is only a few hours away, both skeptics and excited fans will be able to experience what Firewalk Studios has crafted for the PS5 and PC. Although the game wasn't officially announced until August 2023, it looks like Concord has been a long time coming.
Concord Highlights PC Exclusive Features
Ahead of Concord's launch on PS5 and PC, developer Firewalk Studios reveals some exclusive PC features for the live-service hero shooter.
Jon Weisnewski, the lead character designer for Concord, revealed in a tweet that Firewalk Studios has been developing the hero shooter for around eight years. To celebrate the release of Concord, Weisnewski expressed his excitement about seeing the development team's hard work finally coming to fruition.
Firewalk Studios Has Worked On Concord For Nearly A Decade
In the tweet, Weisnewski asked for "good vibes" as Concord launches to the public. Out of the eight years Concord has been in development, Weisnewski has been there for five. Continuing to share his excitement, Weisnewski stated in a continuing Twitter thread that his appreciation for the opportunity to work in a creative environment with fellow developers has been a rewarding experience. He also expressed his hope that gamers will give Concord a chance, promising the game is a deep and meaningful entry to the hero shooter genre.
Although positive reviews are beginning to trickle in for the game, it hasn't been an easy road for Concord. After initial backlash following its announcement and low beta numbers, Concord has a steep hill to climb following its launch. Firewalk Studios' title is going up against major games like Overwatch 2 and Valorant, which have become top dogs in the genre. Despite some compelling concepts in Concord, including weekly cinematics that dive deeper into its characters, the game may have not generated the amount of hype Firewalk Studios and Sony were hoping for. Although this could impact the game's launch, the positive reviews and feedback from beta participants will hopefully build enough excitement to inspire others to check out what Concord has to offer.
Concord
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 64 /100 Critics Rec: 23%
- Released
- August 23, 2024
- ESRB
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- Developer(s)
- Firewalk Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
WHERE TO PLAY
Assemble your crew of Freegunner space outlaws and team up online with friends for thrilling 5v5 PVP modes across the galaxy in Concord.
Concord is a new team-based first-person shooter for PS5® and PC*. Handpick your personal roster of Freegunners from the crew of the Northstar – a group of outlaws and adventurers working as guns-for-hire.
ASSEMBLE YOUR CREW
From powerful mystics to skilled gunslingers and helpful healers, each Freegunner brings their own unique skills, personality, and abilities that cater to a wide-range of playstyles.
Create your own custom squads of Freegunners with Crew Builder to bring an arsenal of different role types to the match or focus on your favourite characters to master their gameplay and unlock unique modifiers, cosmetics, background lore, and more – you decide when to play your characters and how you impact the match.
PLAY. PROGRESS. PERSONALIZE.
Earn and unlock a wide range of character customization items and learn more about the characters, worlds, and factions in the Concord Galaxy with the Galactic Guide.
You’ll also be able to progress toward and unlock Freegunner Variants—versions of each of the 16 Freegunners with added Combat Trait modifiers to their base abilities. As you learn and master the characters, Combat Traits empower you to tailor each character to your playstyle.
