Concord Season 1 Premieres October 2024

Sony and Firewalk Studios have unveiled the post-launch roadmap for their upcoming hero shooter, Concord, launching August 23rd on PS5 and PC. The game will forgo a traditional battle pass system, focusing instead on rewarding players through gameplay progression and completing in-game objectives.

A Seasoned Approach to Content

The developers emphasized their commitment to ongoing updates, starting immediately after launch. Season 1: The Tempest, arriving in October, will introduce a new playable Freegunner character, a fresh map, additional character variants, and a range of cosmetic items. Weekly cinematic vignettes will expand the game's narrative, enriching the lore surrounding the Northstar crew. An in-game store, launching alongside Season 1, will offer purely cosmetic items, ensuring a fair and balanced gameplay experience. Season 2 is already planned for January 2025, promising a consistent stream of new content throughout the game's first year.

Strategic Team Building with Crew Builder

Game director Ryan Ellis highlighted the game's unique "Crew Builder" system. Players create custom teams of five Freegunners, with the option to include up to three variants of the same character. This system encourages diverse team compositions, allowing for strategic adaptations to different playstyles and match challenges. While Freegunners aren't categorized into traditional roles like Tank or Support, they each possess unique abilities categorized into six distinct roles (Anchor, Breacher, Haunt, Ranger, Tactician, and Warden) that impact the match in various ways. Combining Freegunners from different roles unlocks special Crew Bonuses, offering advantages like enhanced mobility, reduced weapon recoil, and faster cooldown times. The focus is on high damage output and effective gunplay for each character.