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Concord (video game)

Concord was a 2024 multiplayer first-person hero shooter developed by Firewalk Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Concord was a 2024 multiplayer first-person hero shooter developed by Firewalk Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows on August 23, 2024, then shut down on September 6, 2024 after weak sales and mixed critical reception.

Gameplay

Concord was a team-based online shooter built around 5v5 player-versus-player matches. Players selected from a roster of Freegunners, each with distinct abilities and roles.

Development and release

The game was developed by Firewalk Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It launched on PlayStation 5 and Windows on August 23, 2024.

Reception and shutdown

Concord received mixed reviews and sold poorly relative to expectations. Sony removed the game from sale and shut down its servers on September 6, 2024, then later closed Firewalk Studios.

Setting and characters

The game took place in a science-fiction setting populated by humans and humanoid aliens. Its playable cast were mercenaries known as Freegunners.

Key facts

  • Concord was a sci-fi player-versus-player hero shooter played from a first-person perspective.
  • The game featured 5v5 multiplayer matches and a roster of playable characters called Freegunners.
  • It was developed by Firewalk Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
  • Concord launched on PlayStation 5 and Windows on August 23, 2024.
  • Sony shut down the game on September 6, 2024, and later announced the closure of Firewalk Studios.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game was Concord?
Concord was a multiplayer first-person hero shooter focused on 5v5 player-versus-player matches.
Who developed Concord?
Concord was developed by Firewalk Studios.
Who published Concord?
Sony Interactive Entertainment published Concord.
When was Concord released?
It was released on August 23, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Windows.
Why was Concord shut down?
Sources say Sony shut it down after very low sales and mixed critical reception.
What happened to Firewalk Studios?
Sony announced the closure of Firewalk Studios after Concord was shut down.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concord_(video_game)
    Supports: Developer, publisher, platforms, release date, gameplay, setting, mixed reception, shutdown, and closure of Firewalk Studios
  2. IGN — https://www.ign.com/games/concord
    Supports: Multiplayer FPS description, publisher, developer, and initial release date
  3. GamesRadar+ — https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fps/concord-review/
    Supports: 5v5 structure, Freegunners, and critical reception context
  4. Eurogamer — https://www.eurogamer.net/concord-review
    Supports: 5v5 shooter description and critical assessment