PlayStation Shuts Down and Refunds Game After Less Than Two Weeks

Live-Service Games Debate

The world of live-service games has been a topic of hot debate, with some soaring to success like Fortnite while others crash and burn like Babylon's Fall.

Unprecedented Decision by PlayStation

PlayStation has made a surprising move by closing down its latest live-service game, Concord, just two weeks after its launch on PS5 and PC.

Shortest Time Between Launch and Closure

While it's not uncommon for live-service games to be shut down within a year, the quick closure of Concord within two weeks sets a new record.

Reasons for Failure

Despite technically sound gameplay, Concord failed to captivate players, with factors like market saturation, lack of marketing, and pricing being blamed for its demise.

Refunds for All Players

Sony is offering full refunds to all players who purchased Concord, regardless of the platform, and has halted all sales of the game.

For more information on the closure, visit the PlayStation Blog.