In a surprising turn of events, fans are striving to revive Concord, Sony's short-lived hero shooter that was taken offline just weeks after its launch due to poor performance. This ambitious project involves a dedicated group who has been reverse-engineering the game, attempting to host private servers for online play. However, the project has captured the attention of Sony, resulting in takedown notices being issued for videos shared online. The team behind the revival claims they are taking legal precautions to ensure that only players who legitimately purchased the game can access their servers. Despite some progress, the developers have paused invitations due to "worrying legal action" from Sony.

What happened to Concord, the PlayStation game?

Concord was a hero shooter released by Sony but was quickly deemed a failure, leading to its shutdown just two weeks after launch. The game reportedly sold only around 25,000 copies before being pulled offline. Its developer, Firewalk Studios, subsequently closed, but a group of passionate fans is now working to restore the game, albeit under the threat of legal repercussions from Sony.

Concord, developed by Firewalk Studios, was intended to be part of Sony's strategy to expand its portfolio of live-service games. Following disappointing sales and player engagement, the game was pulled just two weeks after its release, causing a significant financial setback for the company. Sony has since acknowledged the challenges in their transition towards successfully launching multiple live-service titles, highlighting the struggles of various projects within the studio ecosystem.