Key Takeaways
- The Steam version of Concord is receiving post-shutdown updates.
- Some fans think this means that it’s being reworked into a free-to-play experience.
- Potential obstacles for Concord’s return include lack of interest, poorly-received character designs, and its PSN account requirement.
As a seasoned gamer who has been around since the days of 8-bit consoles, I can’t help but feel a twinge of nostalgia for the good old days when games were simple, fun, and didn’t require a dozen different accounts to play. The recent news about Concord, the much-maligned multiplayer hero shooter from Sony, has me scratching my head in confusion.
Even though Concord, the game, has been shut down for over a month now, the Steam version of it continues to receive updates. Initially, Sony’s announcement of Concord earlier this year was met with indifference by the gaming community. It’s worth mentioning that Sony is renowned for its immersive single-player games, and many fans were taken aback when they found out that Concord was a live-service, multiplayer-only hero-shooter game instead.
The designs of Concord‘s characters faced criticism from the community, and when it debuted as a $40 premium product on PlayStation, it was largely panned by most fans. On Steam for PC, rejection was even more widespread, with the highest number of simultaneous players on the platform barely reaching 700. Just weeks after its release, Sony confirmed that Concord would be shutting down, but left room for a potential future comeback.
The latest events hint that Concord might be attempting a resurgence in some form or another. Reddit user ‘theonewithcats’ pointed out that Concord’s files on the platform are still being revised, with the most recent update rolled out on October 8. It remains uncertain what these updates after shutdown are intended for; however, enthusiasts are theorizing that the creators could be transforming Concord into a free-to-play model.
Concord Steam Version is Still Getting Updates
If Concord transitions to a free-to-play model, it could significantly boost its player base compared to when it was a $40 game. However, even in this new format, Concord will still face challenges. A shift to a free-to-play economy won’t automatically make the universally criticized character designs more attractive, and this is one of the main reasons why many players have been disinterested in the game.
The town of Concord will be showcased in an episode of the upcoming animated anthology series, titled Secret Level, which is set to debut on Amazon in December.
It’s worth mentioning that PC gamers had an opportunity to try out Concord for free before its release, but the majority seemed disinterested in doing so. The game’s free beta phase on Steam reached a peak of 2,388 simultaneous players, which is quite low. However, this is more than it attracted as a $40 game initially. With time, it might be able to change its image like other live service games have done by improving its public standing.
A significant challenge that Concord might face if it reappears on Steam as a free-to-play title is its requirement for a PSN account. Many Steam users have voiced their discontent over this PSN requirement from Sony by posting negative reviews and choosing not to play the games. As a result, even if Concord becomes completely free-to-play, it may continue to encounter difficulties in attracting Steam users to give it a try.
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2024-10-10 18:07