Concord Season 1 Launches October 2024

Concord: Post-Launch Roadmap and Gameplay Tips Unveiled

Sony and Firewalk Studios recently detailed Concord's post-launch content plan, emphasizing a commitment to continuous updates starting on day one of its August 23rd release (PS5 and PC). This hero shooter will forgo the typical battle pass model.

Concord's Roadmap: Beyond Launch Day

Game director Ryan Ellis highlighted a seasonal update schedule featuring new characters, maps, game modes, storylines, and features. Firewalk Studios chose to prioritize a rewarding base experience, focusing on in-game progression and achievable rewards rather than a battle pass system. This means players will earn meaningful rewards simply by playing, leveling up, and completing objectives.

Season 1: The Tempest (October 2024)

Concord's first major update, "The Tempest," arrives in October, introducing a new Freegunner character, a fresh map, additional Freegunner Variants, and new cosmetic rewards. Weekly cinematic vignettes will enrich the narrative surrounding the Northstar crew. A new in-game store will also launch, offering purely cosmetic items that won't affect gameplay balance.

Season 2 and Beyond

Season 2 is scheduled for January 2025, with Firewalk Studios promising regular seasonal content drops throughout Concord's first year.

Gameplay Strategies and Crew Building

Ellis shared insights into optimal gameplay, emphasizing the "Crew Builder" system. Players assemble five-Freegunner teams, with the ability to use up to three copies of a Freegunner's Variants. This allows for strategic team composition based on playstyle and match challenges. Diverse team compositions unlock Crew Bonuses, offering advantages like enhanced mobility and reduced cooldowns.

Unlike traditional "Tank" or "Support" roles, Concord's Freegunners prioritize high damage output in direct combat. Six roles—Anchor, Breacher, Haunt, Ranger, Tactician, and Warden—are defined by their match impact, including area control and strategic flanking.