Concord has officially been discontinued. In a statement released on PlayStation’s blog, the company announced that the multiplayer shooter, which launched on August 23, will be taken offline just two weeks after its debut.
The decision follows a troubled launch characterized by a lackluster player count, despite receiving mostly positive reviews. On Steam, the PC version of the game reached a peak of only 697 players on its first day, a figure that pales in comparison to many older titles. Currently, just 28 players are actively engaged with the game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 110 players.
Game director Ryan Ellis confirmed in the blog post that Concord will be shut down on September 6 and will no longer be available for purchase starting September 3. He acknowledged that the game did not meet performance expectations.
While the post highlighted that certain elements of the game resonated with players, it also admitted that other aspects failed to align with initial plans. The team is now considering options for the game’s future that may better connect with their audience.
Those who purchased the game digitally will be eligible for refunds, although physical buyers will need to follow the refund policies of their respective retailers.
The situation presents a significant setback for Sony, especially following the success of another multiplayer title released this year, Helldivers 2. There were high hopes for Concord, but the response has not lived up to those expectations.
Developed by Firewalk Studios and rumored to have been in development for eight years, the decision to discontinue Concord is particularly surprising. The game, which was intended as a major franchise, had been receiving regular updates during its short life, including new motion-captured cutscenes.
Though Concord is being removed from stores and its servers will go offline, the future of the game remains uncertain. There is speculation that it could return in a different format, similar to Bungie’s Destiny 2, which transitioned to a free-to-play model after a slow start.
For now, fans of Concord have just a few days left to say goodbye to the game.