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Gamers Have Been Forecasting Sony’s New Shooter ‘Death’ Since Its Release. Analysts Estimate Sales and Point out Reasons for Concord’s Failure

Sep 2, 2024

Gamers Have Been Forecasting Sony's New Shooter 'Death' Since Its Release. Analysts Estimate Sales and Point out Reasons for Concord's Failure

Update (September 2nd, 1:20 a.m. PT)

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen countless titles come and go, some leaving lasting impressions while others fade into obscurity. The release of Concord, a shooter that debuted on August 23rd, seems to be falling into the latter category.

As a devoted gamer, I’ve been reflecting on why the highly-anticipated game “Concord” didn’t quite hit the mark. After all, gaming analysts agree that its downfall can be attributed to several factors: ineffective marketing strategies, intense competition from free-to-play games, and a launch overshadowed by the captivating “Black Myth: Wukong.”

According to Simon Carless, the author of GameDiscover.co newsletter, it’s approximately estimated that approximately 25,000 copies of the game Concord have been sold so far, with around 10,000 on Steam and roughly 15,000 on PlayStation (up until August 28).

Original news (August 24, 2:29 a.m. PT)

In Concord, the new game from the shooter series, was introduced yesterday, specifically on August 23rd. Notably, Sony’s publication of this game marks an unusual approach as it does not offer a paid battle pass at launch or in the future. However, it remains to be seen if this strategy will draw players. For now, it appears that this tactic might not be successful, but let’s delve deeper into that aspect shortly.

  1. Concord is available on PlayStation 5 and PC.
  2. The title can be purchased in the PlayStation Store, on Steam, and in the Epic Games Store.
  3. The basic version of the game is priced at $39.99, while the Deluxe Digital Edition costs $59.99 (PC) and $59.99 (PS5).

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For a smoother experience using Concord, we recommend taking some time to understand its system requirements (previously, these were primarily suggestions for beta testing purposes).

Concord – minimum PC system requirements

  1. Operating system: Windows 10
  2. Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
  3. RAM: 8 GB
  4. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
  5. DirectX: version 12
  6. Storage: 35 GB available space

Concord – recommended PC system requirements

  1. Operating system: Windows 10
  2. Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  3. RAM: 16 GB
  4. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
  5. DirectX: version 12
  6. Storage: 35 GB available space

The “death” of Concord is just a matter of time

It appears that the launch of the game “Concord” didn’t create much buzz, as demonstrated by its low player count on Steam. At its busiest point over the past day, only 697 players were engaged in this shooter game. As I write this article, Concord is being played by 237 users on Valve’s platform.

It’s possible that the game is seeing a slight increase in its player base on PlayStation 5. However, since the specific data from this platform isn’t openly accessible, these observations are merely speculative.

It’s not unexpected that these outcomes transpired, considering the tepid response the open beta garnered when participation was free. With the requirement of a $39.99 investment to play now, it’s challenging to anticipate the game will match the popularity of Helldivers 2.

Personally speaking as a gamer, the reception for this game hasn’t been the triumph we hoped for. Metacritic rates the console version at 68/100 (based on 6 reviews). Critics and journalists have shared that while Concord has some intriguing concepts, its subpar game design and mediocre level design prevent it from being a standout title.

In the gaming community, Concord receives a generally favorable reception – out of 287 reviews on Steam, an impressive 75% are positive. The game’s humor is particularly appreciated by players, and they also appreciate the fact that it has done away with common microtransactions. Some comments even suggest that Concord serves as a top-notch substitute for both Destiny 2 and Overwatch.

On the other hand, there is a group of gamers who foresee an early demise for the game that has been in development for eight years. They express their disdain towards the game due to unimpressive character designs that lack memorability. The decision to make Concord a paid product was also met with dissent, as players argue that it should be free and may possibly draw in more people.

Is there a possibility that the game could recover from its current low position? Time will tell us more about this.

  1. Concord on Steam

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2024-09-02 17:02