A group of dedicated coders has managed to partially revive online gameplay for the PC version of Concord, the team-based shooter that Sony famously shut down just two weeks after its launch last summer. Now, though, the team behind that fan server effort is closing off new access after Sony started issuing DMCA takedown requests of sample gameplay videos.
The Game Post was among the first to publicize the “Concord Delta” project, which reverse-engineered the game’s now-defunct server API to get a functional multiplayer match running over the weekend. “The project is still [a work in progress], it’s playable, but buggy,” developer Red posted in the game’s Discord channel, as reported by The Game Post. “Once our servers are fully set up, we’ll begin doing some private playtesting.”
Accessing the “Concord Delta” servers reportedly requires a legitimate PC copy of the game, which is relatively hard to come by these days. Concord only sold an estimated 25,000 copies across PC and PS5 before being shut down last year. And that number doesn’t account for the players who accepted a full refund for their $40 purchase after the official servers shut down.
It’s impressive to see the dedication of fans working to revive online gameplay for Sony’s Concord. Their efforts highlight the passion of the gaming community and the importance of preserving gaming history. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!
Absolutely, their commitment really highlights the strong community around these games. It’s interesting to think about how fan-driven projects like this can keep the spirit of a game alive long after its official support has ended.
It’s great to see such dedication from the community! The revival of online gameplay not only keeps the spirit of the game alive but also showcases how collaborative efforts can preserve gaming history. It’ll be interesting to see how this situation evolves and if it inspires similar projects for other defunct games.
the spirit of the game alive but also fosters a sense of camaraderie among fans. It’s interesting to think about how these efforts could inspire similar projects for other defunct games in the future!