Concord Crashed for Creators, 'The Most Beautiful Car That Slipped Up'

Concord's Disappointing Debut: A Major Setback for Sony in Games-as-a-Service Model

A year after its launch, Concord is still remembered as one of PlayStation's biggest flops. Firewalk Studio's shooter was released on August 23, 2024, but just twelve days later, the game was pulled from sale and its servers were shut down. All purchasers received refunds. Sales were dismal; estimates indicate fewer than 25,000 copies sold, with a peak concurrent player count of only around 700 on Steam. After eight years in production, Concord was intended to be Sony's major investment in the games-as-a-service model. The game, however, failed to meet expectations, quickly becoming a prime example of how such strategies can backfire.

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If you're a fan of action-packed gaming with a rich history, be sure to check out Jonathan Dubinski’s latest piece titled “Lost Soul Aside Test: No, It's Not the Big Disaster Some Try to Portray,” published on September 9, 2025. In this insightful review, Jonathan dives into Yang Bing’s decade-long labor of love, Lost Soul Aside, which recently hit PS5 and PC platforms after Sony PlayStation stepped in to support its completion. While the game showcases some noticeable shortcomings, especially in graphics and artistic direction, it offers a thrilling combat system that will keep you hooked with rapid combos and strategic parrying. Don’t miss out on this detailed breakdown of what makes Lost Soul Aside an engaging title worth experiencing Lost Soul Aside Test: No, It's Not the Big Disaster Some Try to Portray. If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes stories of ambitious projects that didn't quite hit their mark, be sure to check out "The Most Beautiful Car We've Crashed": Ex-Employees Reflect on Concord's Monumental Failure by Marcus Thompson (September 5, 2025). This poignant piece delves into the reflections of former Firewalk Studios employees as they discuss their time working on Concord—a game that was met with commercial failure but remains a source of pride and camaraderie. Dive deeper into this insightful narrative at The Most Beautiful Car We've Crashed": Ex-Employees Reflect on Concord's Monumental Failure and learn more about the passion, challenges, and resilience of the development team. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, it's crucial to keep an eye on developments that could impact our favorite consoles and titles. Marcus Thompson recently dug into the future of one highly anticipated PlayStation 5 exclusive, Fairgame$, over at Players for Life. With the departure of key figures like Daniel Drapeau and Jade Raymond, along with Sony’s shift towards service games, concerns about the fate of this upcoming title are mounting (read more here: PS5: Another Blow for Upcoming Exclusive, Signs of the End?). Published on September 2nd, 2025, Marcus's piece raises some intriguing questions about the future of Fairgame$ and PlayStation exclusives in general. Dive into the article to see what this could mean for gamers looking forward to new releases from Haven Studios!