Concord reveals launch details and post-release roadmap

Concord is the next major gamble from PlayStation Studios. Set to arrive later this month, the multiplayer-focused live service hero shooter has not had the warmest of receptions during its beta period. That said, the team at Firewalk Studios appear to be committed for the long term – announcing their launch plans and post-release roadmap.

Making the announcement via the PlayStation Blog, Ryan Ellis – the Game Director for Concord – said “With Concord’s launch next week on August 23, we wanted to take a moment to talk about the adventure that lies ahead. We see launch as just the beginning. The beginning of not only the vision we’ve set out for Concord, but also the beginning of how we support and grow the game with our players.”

Described as “a foundation for us to build upon over time,” Ellis detailed the team’s plans for Concord’s first Season, stating “Our first major content drop will arrive in October with the launch of Concord Season 1: The Tempest. Season 1 will mark the introduction of a brand new playable Freegunner, as well as a brand-new map, new Freegunner Variants, more earnable cosmetics and rewards, and a new season of weekly Cinematic Vignettes that will continue the story of the Northstar crew.”

Unsurprisingly, Season 1 will also introduce an in-game store, allowing players to “personalize their Freegunners further with additional customization items and to continue to support the game.”

Beyond this, Concord has already been confirmed to be getting a second Season in January 2025, “and more seasonal drops throughout year one of Concord” – though no further information was shared.

With so many seasons already promised to arrive over the course of 2025, it’ll be interesting to see whether Concord winds up in a similar situation to the commercial failings of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

KitGuru says: Are you interested in Concord? Will you be picking it up? Could you see yourself getting the game in a couple Seasons’ time? Let us know down below.

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