On August 23, those disappointed with Overwatch 2 can take a chance on Concord, which is intended as the most obvious competitor and will attempt to replicate the success of the famous hero shooter in its golden age. But it is not won.
In 2016, Blizzard had indeed left its mark on the world of multi-competitive FPS with Overwatch, creating a veritable tidal wave. An era is now over, with a sequel mired in the worst flaws of the serve game. Can Concord, the title from Firewalk Studios expected next month on PC and PS5, seize the opportunity to replace the new popular hero shooter? The will seems to be there, but will the players be there?
All unity for the release of a successful hero shooter, but…
Announced with great fanfare at the last State of Play, Concord unfortunately failed to win over the audience. The fault may lie in the characters, which lack the excellent cast of an Overwatch, in a somewhat sluggish gameplay or even in the obligation to use a PSN account and a $40 entry ticket. The reception from players was rather cool anyway. This could have changed when the game was in their hands through several beta phases in July. However, the experience was marred by several technical problems, a sign that the game still lacked polish.
However, Firewalk Studios still has some time to rectify the situation, as Concord is expected on August 23. The studio also took the opportunity to announce the economic model of its gaming service. Overwatch veterans of the first name should find their little ones there. Thus, we learn that this new title in the tough arena of the hero shooter genre will not include a Battle Pass and that each season will provide completely free content (new characters, maps, weapons, game modes, etc.).
An announcement that somewhat reassured players who were skeptical about Concord. However, there are many reactions to Firewalk Studios’ message encouraging them to postpone the release date and favor a free-to-play model. Many believe that the hero shooter that promises on paper and aims to compete with Overwatch in its golden age is already stillborn. Nevertheless, Sony seems to have great ambitions for this title. But can the best will of a studio and its publisher be enough to guarantee the success of a game that is visibly avoided by players and that practically no one has put it on their wishlist on Steam? See you on August 23 to find out.
Source : Concord on X.com
