Summary
Newly-released PlayStation 5 console exclusiveConcordis struggling to drum up much interest, but that hasn’t stopped Firewalk Studios from supporting the game with frequent updates since launch.Concordreleased to mixed reviews from critics, and it has seriously struggled to build an audience. Despite this, those that have actually playedConcordseem to be having a good time with it.
Concord’s Steam player counthasn’t even cracked 700 total players, but it currently enjoys a “Mostly Positive” rating on the platform. It’s unclear exactly how many people are playingConcordon PS5, but for the sake of the game’s longevity, here’s hoping that it has managed to get more PlayStation gamers interested than those on PC.
Something that can help a live service game build its fan base is by releasing regular updates that fix issues and address fan feedback. To that end,developer Firewalk Studios has released multiple updatesforConcordsince its early access launch. Two more updates were released forConcordon August 25. The first one made a tweak to the Rivalry playlist that reduced its level for entry and added bonus XP rewards, plus fixed minor problems. The latestConcordupdate fixed an issue where the game’s Time Trial Leaderboards were showing incorrect data.
The tweaks toConcord’s Rivalry playlist should be a big help. As earlyConcordplayers can attest, it’svirtually impossible to get into a Rivalry matchcompared to the other game modes. For the uninitiated,Concord’s Rivalry playlist is essentially the game’s equivalent of ranked, with no respawns and highly competitive matches. Prior to the update, the level required to playConcord’s Rivalry mode was 6. The patch notes do not state what the new level requirement is, and I can’t check in-game since I sailed through level 6 within a few matches.
Leveling up inConcordis actually pretty easy, but if the level requirement was genuinely keeping people from playing Rivalry, hopefully this new update breathes some life into the playlist. Anyone having difficulty leveling up inConcordshould complete the game’s challenges, which dole out significant XP and can help players boost their levels significantly.
Concord
WHERE TO PLAY
Assemble your crew of Freegunner space outlaws and team up online with friends for thrilling 5v5 PVP modes across the galaxy in Concord.Concord is a new team-based first-person shooter for PS5® and PC*. Handpick your personal roster of Freegunners from the crew of the Northstar – a group of outlaws and adventurers working as guns-for-hire.ASSEMBLE YOUR CREWFrom powerful mystics to skilled gunslingers and helpful healers, each Freegunner brings their own unique skills, personality, and abilities that cater to a wide-range of playstyles.Create your own custom squads of Freegunners with Crew Builder to bring an arsenal of different role types to the match or focus on your favourite characters to master their gameplay and unlock unique modifiers, cosmetics, background lore, and more – you decide when to play your characters and how you impact the match.PLAY. PROGRESS. PERSONALIZE.Earn and unlock a wide range of character customization items and learn more about the characters, worlds, and factions in the Concord Galaxy with the Galactic Guide.You’ll also be able to progress toward and unlock Freegunner Variants—versions of each of the 16 Freegunners with added Combat Trait modifiers to their base abilities. As you learn and master the characters, Combat Traits empower you to tailor each character to your playstyle.
