Concord Players Leap Off Cliffs in Platinum Trophy Race

The recent announcement regarding the shutdown of the first-person shooter game Concord has left players scrambling to secure the elusive Platinum trophy before the servers go offline. Despite only being available for two weeks, the game struggled with low player counts and has prompted players to engage in drastic measures like jumping off cliffs in "Rivalry" matches to quickly rake in experience points. The game, which will shut down on September 6, offered a refund to all players due to its disappointing launch performance. The director of Firewalk Studios admitted that the game did not meet initial expectations despite working on it for eight years, leading to concerns over its future and the studio's viability.

Players are racing against time to grind experience points within the short window before Concord goes offline. While some believe it is possible to reach the necessary reputation level for the Platinum trophy through strategic gameplay in the "Rivalry" mode, many express doubts about having enough time left to do so.

Concord was anticipated to be a flagship title for PlayStation's foray into live-service gaming but instead has turned into one of its largest disappointments. The game recorded dismal sales and a low peak player count, suggesting it may go down in history as one of the worst launches for a PlayStation title. As the industry shifts towards more live-service games, Concord's failure raises questions about the future of titles like Bungie's Marathon and Haven's Fairgame$.