Concord Prepares for Launch: What to Expect from Firewalk Studios' Latest FPS
Sony's highly anticipated multiplayer first-person shooter Concord is just around the corner, with its global launch set for August 23, 2024. Developed by Firewalk Studios, this game promises to deliver a dynamic and evolving experience that combines precise gunplay with innovative strategic elements. Here's a detailed look at what players can expect as they dive into the Concord galaxy.
Launch Details
- Early Access for Digital Deluxe Owners: August 20, 10:00am PT
- Global Launch: August 23, 10:00am PT
- Pre-load for All Editions: Available now on PS5
At Launch (August 23)
- Game Modes: 6
- Maps: 12
- Freegunners: 16
- Variants: 8
Post-Launch Content Roadmap
- Season 1 (October 2024): New Freegunner, Variants, map, cosmetics, and weekly Cinematic Vignettes.
- Season 2 (January 2025): Continued new content and updates.
- Season 3 looks to be happening in April 2025 with details to come later.
The Crew Builder System: Revolutionizing FPS Strategy
At the core of Concord's gameplay is the Crew Builder system, a unique feature that merges the strategic depth of a deck builder with the fast-paced action of an FPS. This system allows players to create Custom Crews of Freegunners, each with 12 configurable slots. These slots can be filled with characters from an expanding roster of Freegunners, each offering multiple Variants with special modifiers to their abilities.
Key Features of Crew Builder:
- Custom Crews: Build your team with five unique Freegunners, with the option to stack up to three copies of any Freegunner’s Variants. This customization enables players to focus on their favourite characters and tailor their strategies to specific game modes or playstyles.
- Back-Up Slots: Each Custom Crew comes with four randomly populated Back-Up slots, encouraging experimentation with different characters and strategies.
- Crew Bonuses: Deploying Freegunners of different roles during a match unlocks special bonuses, such as increased mobility, improved weapon recoil, and reduced cooldown times. These bonuses apply to any character deployed after activation.
Roles and Strategy
Unlike traditional FPS roles like Tank or Support, each Freegunner in Concord is designed to be a high-DPS character effective in combat. The game introduces six distinct roles, each impacting the battlefield in unique ways, such as controlling areas, dominating sightlines, or flanking enemies. Balancing your crew with Freegunners of different roles can provide strategic advantages through Crew Bonuses, adding another layer of depth to the gameplay.
Continuous Evolution
As players progress in Concord, they will unlock new Freegunner Variants and see the game’s meta evolve with each new season. This continuous evolution is at the heart of what makes Concord a compelling multiplayer experience, offering endless possibilities for strategy and play.
Prepare for Launch
Concord's Early Access launch for Digital Deluxe Edition owners kicks off on August 20 at 10:00am PT, followed by the global launch on August 23. Pre-load is now available for all editions on PS5, so players can be ready to jump into the action as soon as the servers go live.
Whether you're honing your crew-building skills, mastering Freegunner abilities, or diving into the evolving meta, Concord offers a thrilling new frontier in multiplayer FPS gaming. Get ready to join the adventure in the Concord galaxy!