Concord Fan Puts Refund to Good Use

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Concord Fan Puts Refund to Good Use

Key Takeaways

  • One Concord fan used their refund of the game to purchase the limited-edition Concord PS5 DualSense controller.
  • Launched on August 23, Concord servers were taken offline just two weeks after its release due to low player numbers.
  • Many players believe that the game will be re-released in the future with a free-to-play model.

As a dedicated Concord player who had eagerly awaited its release, I was initially heartbroken when the game servers went offline just two weeks after launch. However, when I heard that one of my fellow fans had used their refund to purchase the limited-edition Concord PS5 DualSense controller, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of camaraderie and admiration for their dedication.

A fan of the game “Concord”, who recently received a refund, utilized it to acquire a special edition PS5 DualSense controller designed after the 5v5 hero shooter collaboration between PlayStation and Firewalk Studios. Unfortunately, the servers for this game were shut down on September 6th, and refunds are still being distributed to those who owned either a digital or physical copy of the game.

Firewalk Studios faced unexpected challenges during the August 23 release of their game, Concord. A low number of players right from launch hinted at a tough road ahead for the game. Just over a week after its debut, the developers announced that Concord would be shutting down, with all sales of the game ending immediately. This left players with just three days to play the game and achieve the Platinum trophy before the servers were taken offline. Meanwhile, scarce copies of Concord, together with the rare limited-edition DualSense controller, began appearing on resale sites at exorbitant prices.

Goldfitz17, a Reddit user who got a refund for their PS5 after playing Concord, then purchased a Limited Edition DualSense controller from PlayStation’s official online store on September 3, following the game’s announcement of shutdown. This particular controller isn’t overpriced, as confirmed by Goldfitz17 with the Concord Reddit community. The controller is becoming hard to find now, since it’s listed as out of stock for purchase, making it a potential collector’s item.

Concord Fan Uses Refund to Purchase the Game’s Limited Edition DualSense Controller

In the same Reddit post, the user also thanked Firewalk Studios for developing Concord and allowing players to beta test the game before its launch. Goldfitz17 would like to meet players again someday, implying that they would like to see Concord servers come back online in the future. PlayStation and Firewalk Studios are exploring options for Concord, which means a potential free-to-play re-release may be in the cards. However, Concord‘s return may prove to be difficult, as many PlayStation fans were not interested in the game to begin with. Sales estimates suggest only 25,000 copies of Concord were sold, with roughly 15,000 copies being sold on PlayStation 5.

At a minimum, the DualSense controller will continue the spirit of “Concord” for players who loved the hero shooter. Fans won’t have to wait too long to revisit the game, as “Concord” is being developed into an episode of Amazon’s “Secret Level”. The anthology series debuts on December 10, however, a specific release date for the “Concord”-themed episode has not been revealed yet. In total, 15 episodes of “Secret Level” will be released, with PlayStation providing other IPs such as “God of War” to enrich the series.

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2024-09-09 21:23