Highlights
- Concord will introduce new content like characters, maps, and cosmetics in upcoming seasonal updates.
- The hero shooter’s roadmap includes a new Freegunner character and variants, a new map, and an in-game cosmetics store for players.
- Concord will stand out with its upfront $40 price tag and optional in-game cosmetics purchases, avoiding the battle pass model.
As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen the rise and fall of many hero shooters. With Concord, PlayStation and Firewalk Studios have certainly caught my attention, especially given their partnership and the ambitious plans they’ve laid out for this game.
As a dedicated gamer who has been following the gaming industry for quite some time now, I must say that my expectations for PlayStation’s upcoming live-service shooter, Concord, have been somewhat tempered by its lackluster beta weekends on PC. Having spent countless hours immersed in various games across different genres and platforms, I can confidently say that a game’s beta phase is crucial in generating player interest and building anticipation for the final product. Unfortunately, Concord seems to have missed the mark in this regard.
Back in 2021, I got excited about a new AAA multiplayer game called Concord, which was being developed by Firewalk Studios in partnership with PlayStation. Fast forward two years, and PlayStation officially took over Firewalk Studios, and at the 2023 PlayStation Showcase, Concord was finally unveiled with a stunning CGI cinematic trailer. More recently, during the May 2024 State of Play event, we got our first glimpse of the gameplay for Concord – and it stirred up quite a reaction, mainly because of its noticeable resemblance to other popular hero shooters and its obvious inspiration from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.
Initial reactions towards Firewalk’s standards may have fallen short with the modest Steam player turnout during Concord‘s beta weekends, but this hasn’t dampened the studio’s spirit as they continue to share their plans for the hero shooter. In fact, a recent PlayStation.Blog post unveiled the 5v5 game’s content roadmap, which outlines the upcoming seasonal updates for Concord, hinting at some surprises in store for the third update. Known as “Season 1: The Tempest,” this major content drop is scheduled for release in October 2024, and will introduce a new Freegunner playable character, variations for existing Freegunners, a fresh map, along with additional cosmetics and rewards.
Concord Post-Launch Roadmap Details
- Season 1 (October 2024)
- New Freegunner character and variants
- New map
- Additional cosmetics and rewards
- Quality-of-life changes
- Fresh set of weekly vignettes
- In-game cosmetics store
- Season 2 (January 2025)
- New Freegunner character and variants
- New map
- New game mode
- Additional cosmetics and rewards
- Quality-of-life changes
- Fresh set of weekly vignettes
- Season 3 (April 2025)
- Yet to be revealed
In January 2025, we’re excited to debut Season 2 of Concord! Although the title for this update is still unannounced, it promises an equal amount of content as Season 1 with a fresh new game mode added in. A sneak peek at Season 3 has also been provided, set for release in April 2025. However, details about its content are currently hidden. What’s more, every season of Concord will offer captivating weekly cinematic vignettes to advance the game’s storyline. Hero shooter fans will be thrilled to learn that Concord won’t feature a battle pass and all content updates will be free for everyone!
In contrast to its rivals, Overwatch and Valorant, Concord adopts a unique monetization approach. Unlike them, which are free-to-play with paid updates and battle passes, Concord is a paid game that costs $40 initially. The only extra expenses for players involve cosmetic items within the game, which have no effect on gameplay. Whether this strategy will be successful for Concord remains uncertain, as there appears to be less enthusiasm surrounding it compared to Marvel Rivals, a new hero shooter that has seen success in the market.
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2024-08-13 22:54