PlayStation decides to close the game Concord and refund the money
4 september 2024 в 02:13
PlayStation is calling on all Concord players, as the company has decided to shut down the game and refund its customers.
In a message posted by game director Ryan Ellis on the PlayStation Blog, he addressed the players who joined the game, saying: «Concord fans — we have been listening closely to your feedback since the launch of Concord on PlayStation 5 and PC and want to thank everyone who joined the journey aboard the Northstar. Your support and passionate community that has grown around the game mean a lot to us».
He continued: «However, while many aspects of the experience resonated with players, we also acknowledge that other aspects of the game and our initial launch did not work out as we had planned. Therefore, at this time, we have decided to shut down the game on September 6, 2024 and explore options, including those that will better reach our players».
The game saw a peak of only 697 active players since its launch on August 23. After the first few days following the release, online activity sharply declined. Due to low engagement, PlayStation announced: «As we determine the best way forward, sales of Concord will immediately cease, and we will offer a full refund to all players who purchased the game for PS5 or PC».
Despite PlayStation’s successful games, Concord did not receive the expected recognition and is now closing down. In their Instagram post on the official launch day, users quickly expressed their disappointment with the game.
One user commented: «Eight years of development for a game that was dead on arrival».
Another added: «I hope PlayStation stops investing resources in live service games and focuses on what it does best».
A third gamer wrote: «Paying money for an Overwatch clone when you can just play Overwatch for free, lol».
Ryan addressed the game in a video posted on YouTube before its release, saying: «We were craving a new experience and wanted to enter the genre with a different option, something that was not available at the time. We felt we had ideas and a desire to create something new»
In a message posted by game director Ryan Ellis on the PlayStation Blog, he addressed the players who joined the game, saying: «Concord fans — we have been listening closely to your feedback since the launch of Concord on PlayStation 5 and PC and want to thank everyone who joined the journey aboard the Northstar. Your support and passionate community that has grown around the game mean a lot to us».
He continued: «However, while many aspects of the experience resonated with players, we also acknowledge that other aspects of the game and our initial launch did not work out as we had planned. Therefore, at this time, we have decided to shut down the game on September 6, 2024 and explore options, including those that will better reach our players».
The game saw a peak of only 697 active players since its launch on August 23. After the first few days following the release, online activity sharply declined. Due to low engagement, PlayStation announced: «As we determine the best way forward, sales of Concord will immediately cease, and we will offer a full refund to all players who purchased the game for PS5 or PC».
Despite PlayStation’s successful games, Concord did not receive the expected recognition and is now closing down. In their Instagram post on the official launch day, users quickly expressed their disappointment with the game.
One user commented: «Eight years of development for a game that was dead on arrival».
Another added: «I hope PlayStation stops investing resources in live service games and focuses on what it does best».
A third gamer wrote: «Paying money for an Overwatch clone when you can just play Overwatch for free, lol».
Ryan addressed the game in a video posted on YouTube before its release, saying: «We were craving a new experience and wanted to enter the genre with a different option, something that was not available at the time. We felt we had ideas and a desire to create something new»
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