Concord Has Been Removed from PlayStation Accounts

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Concord Has Been Removed from PlayStation Accounts

Key Takeaways

  • Following the shutdown of Concord’s servers, the game is seemingly being removed from people’s PlayStation libraries.
  • Although players were warned that the game would no longer be sold days before it was delisted, Sony never announced that it would be removing the title from people’s consoles entirely.
  • Even delisted games like P.T. remained playable after being delisted for those who kept the game on their console.

As a dedicated gamer with a soft spot for underdogs and a knapsack full of memories from countless hours spent exploring digital worlds, I can’t help but feel a twinge of sadness as yet another promising title fades into oblivion. The tale of Concord, Sony’s brave attempt at cracking the hero shooter market, is one that resonates with me on a deeper level.

It appears that the temporary team-based shooter game “Concord,” which has been removed from sale and its servers shut down by Sony in early September, is now being deleted from users’ PlayStation accounts. Although Sony had announced the closure of the game several days ahead of time, they did not make it clear that they would also erase it entirely from players’ systems.

At its debut on August 23, the game “Concord” didn’t attract many players, barely managing a concurrent player count of 700 on Steam. The game was closed down only two weeks later, on September 6. During that time, the development team stated they would be examining potential solutions and figuring out their next steps. Originally intended to be Sony’s response to the hero shooter trend, “Concord” was exclusively released for the PS5 console. Regrettably, it didn’t leave a mark, as critics often pointed to its $40 price point in an already crowded market as a probable cause of its underwhelming success.

Despite Concord being inaccessible for several days, a report from Kotaku indicates that the game will be fully removed from players’ libraries. This implies that once this action is taken, gamers will no longer be able to launch the game, as Sony appears to be deleting it from existence entirely. As a result, those who own Concord will not be able to access the main menu or view any of its content.

Concord Disappears from PlayStation Accounts

This action is unusual since games that were previously withdrawn from sale, such as the Silent Hills teaser game P.T., are still accessible for those who saved it on their console. Although gamers had a brief opportunity to earn trophies and experiment with the game prior to its removal, Sony’s choice to erase the title from consoles without advance notice has raised concerns within the gaming community.

Thankfully, Sony granted refunds to those who bought Concord at launch, minimizing potential losses for many gamers since the game is currently unplayable. However, some players have encountered problems with the refund process, although it’s said that retailers are swiftly addressing these issues.

At this point, it appears improbable that Concord will stage a major resurgence with PlayStation shifting focus towards the mid-generation upgrade, PlayStation 5 Pro, and the continued triumph of Astro Bot. However, there are reports suggesting that Concord may feature in the upcoming Amazon series, Secret Level, which is expected to loosely follow elements from Concord’s storyline as a brief television installment. Whether this episode will ultimately be broadcast remains uncertain.

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2024-09-10 22:13