Concord, the team-based shooter released by Sony on both PS5 and PC on August 23, has landed with a thud in terms of player numbers. In its first weekend, it failed to break 700 concurrent players on Steam, leading to assumptions of poor sales and lack of interest. With mediocre reviews, bland characters, and a high price point, Concord has not been able to compete with other popular titles in the genre like Apex Legends and Overwatch 2. Despite this, Sony has seen success with other games like Helldivers 2 and Stellar Blade, with plans to release more blockbuster PC ports such as God of War: Ragnarök and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. The company’s hardware side has also been performing well, with the PS5 selling just under 7 million units in the first half of the year. Additionally, the PlayStation Portal, a device that allows remote playing from a PS5, has been a surprise hit for Sony. Overall, while Concord may be a disappointment for Sony, the company’s other ventures in gaming hardware and software have shown promise and success in the market.
