Concord: Post-Launch Roadmap and Gameplay Strategies Unveiled
Sony and Firewalk Studios have detailed Concord's post-launch content roadmap, confirming a robust plan for continuous updates starting from day one. The game, launching August 23rd on PS5 and PC, will forgo a traditional battle pass system.
No Battle Pass, Focus on Rewarding Gameplay:
Instead of a battle pass, Concord prioritizes rewarding players through in-game progression. Leveling up accounts and characters, and completing objectives will unlock meaningful rewards. This approach ensures a rich and satisfying experience from the start.
Season 1: The Tempest (October 2024):
Concord's first major update, "The Tempest," arrives in October, introducing:
- A new playable Freegunner character.
- A brand-new map.
- Additional Freegunner Variants.
- New cosmetics and rewards.
- Weekly Cinematic Vignettes expanding the Northstar crew storyline.
- An in-game store offering purely cosmetic items with no gameplay impact.
Beyond Season 1:
Season 2 is planned for January 2025, demonstrating Firewalk Studios' commitment to regular seasonal content releases throughout Concord's first year.
Gameplay Strategies and the Crew Builder System:
Game director Ryan Ellis emphasizes the "Crew Builder" system for team composition. Players create a Custom Crew of five Freegunners, with the ability to include up to three copies of any Freegunner Variant. This allows for strategic team building based on playstyle and match challenges.
The six Freegunner roles (Anchor, Breacher, Haunt, Ranger, Tactician, and Warden) are designed to encourage diverse team compositions. Combining different roles unlocks Crew Bonuses, enhancing mobility, weapon recoil, cooldown times, and more. Unlike traditional archetypes, each Freegunner is built for high DPS and effectiveness in direct combat.
Concord promises a fresh take on the hero shooter genre, focusing on rewarding gameplay and consistent content updates. The absence of a battle pass ensures a compelling experience from launch, while the Crew Builder system adds a strategic layer to team composition.
