"Concord Season 1 Debuts Fall 2024"

Concord: Post-Launch Roadmap and Gameplay Tips Revealed

Sony and Firewalk Studios recently unveiled Concord's post-launch content roadmap, confirming a steady stream of updates starting on launch day, August 23rd (PS5 and PC). The game will forgo the traditional battle pass system, focusing instead on rewarding players through gameplay, character progression, and in-game achievements.

Concord's Development Approach

Game director Ryan Ellis emphasized the ongoing commitment to Concord's development, stating that launch is merely the beginning of a journey shaped by player feedback. The team plans to regularly introduce new characters, maps, game modes, storylines, and features. The absence of a battle pass is a deliberate choice, prioritizing a rewarding core experience where simply playing the game unlocks meaningful rewards.

Season 1: The Tempest - October 2024

Concord's first major content drop, "Season 1: The Tempest," arrives in October, bringing a new Freegunner character, a fresh map, additional character variants, and new cosmetic items. Weekly cinematic vignettes will further enrich the lore surrounding the Northstar crew. A new in-game store will also launch, offering optional cosmetic items that do not affect gameplay balance.

Future Updates

Season 2 is already planned for January 2025, demonstrating Firewalk Studios' dedication to consistent seasonal content updates throughout Concord's first year.

Optimizing Your Concord Gameplay

Ellis also shared strategic gameplay advice, highlighting the "Crew Builder" system. Players create teams of five unique Freegunners, allowing up to three copies of any variant. This system encourages diverse team compositions, as combining Freegunners from different roles (Anchor, Breacher, Haunt, Ranger, Tactician, and Warden) unlocks special Crew Bonuses, offering advantages like increased mobility and reduced cooldowns. Unlike traditional hero shooter roles, Concord's Freegunners are designed for high DPS and effective gunfights, with their roles defined by their impact on the match's flow and objectives.