September 4th 2024.
Sony's highly anticipated live service shooter, Concord, has met an untimely end after only 12 days since its launch. This comes as a shock to many, considering the game had been in development for eight long years. Fans are calling it the "biggest flop in the AAA space" and comparing it to the infamous 1982 Atari game, E.T., which is known for causing a major crash in the video game industry.
It seems that Sony's decision to pull the plug on Concord was based on the embarrassing player numbers. With less than 100 fans playing the game on Steam, it was clear that the game was not meeting expectations. As a result, Sony has offered refunds to those who had purchased the game.
While the sudden news has left fans shocked, they are also less than sympathetic. Many are calling it "PlayStation's biggest blunder" and wondering if Sony will rethink their strategy on live service games in the future. It's been reported that Concord cost a whopping $100 million to make, with some suggesting even more. But despite the huge investment, the game only lasted 12 days before Sony decided to shut down its servers.
Social media has been buzzing with reactions to the news, with a mix of shock, anger, and amusement. One Reddit user, Datlinus, described it as "easily the biggest flop in the AAA space" and compared it to another failed game, Hyenas. Another user pointed out the similarities between Concord and popular games like Overwatch and the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.
Fans have also expressed their frustrations on the PlayStation YouTube channel, where the game's launch trailer has received 2,000 upvotes and a staggering 31,000 downvotes. The gameplay trailer, which was released three months ago, has received even more backlash with 7,500 likes and 70,000 dislikes.
Many are now questioning Sony's plan to release 12 live service games by 2026, wondering if they will rethink their strategy after this major failure. Some fans are even hoping that this will be the final nail in the coffin for live service shooters.
In a statement about the shutdown, Concord's game director, Ryan Ellis, acknowledged that while the game had some positive aspects, it didn't quite meet their expectations. He also mentioned that they will be exploring options to better reach their players.
It's unclear if Concord will have a second chance at life, possibly as a free-to-play game, or if it's truly dead on arrival. But one thing is certain, this serves as another example of the risks involved in making a live service game and how quickly they can fail.
Overall, fans are calling Concord's downfall the biggest in gaming history. And while some are expressing their disappointment, others are relieved that they won't have to deal with another live service game. It remains to be seen what Sony will do next, but for now, Concord will be remembered as a major disappointment in the gaming world.
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