Concord: A Hero Shooter Roadmap and Gameplay Tips

Sony and Firewalk Studios recently unveiled the post-launch content roadmap for their upcoming hero shooter, Concord, launching August 23rd on PS5 and PC. This follows a successful open beta. The developers emphasize a commitment to ongoing updates, starting from day one.

No Battle Pass Required

Unlike many competitors, Concord will not feature a traditional battle pass. Firewalk Studios prioritizes a rewarding base experience, with meaningful rewards earned through gameplay, character progression, and objective completion.

Season 1: The Tempest (October 2024)

Concord's first season, "The Tempest," arrives in October, introducing a new playable Freegunner character, a fresh map, additional character variants, and new cosmetic items. Weekly cinematic vignettes will enrich the lore surrounding the Northstar crew. A new in-game store will also launch, offering purely cosmetic items with no gameplay impact.

Season 2 and Beyond

Season 2 is planned for January 2025, with Firewalk Studios promising consistent seasonal updates throughout Concord's first year.

Gameplay Strategy and Crew Building

Concord utilizes a unique "Crew Builder" system. Teams are composed of five Freegunners, with the option to include up to three copies of a character's variants. This allows for strategic team composition based on player preference and match dynamics. Instead of traditional roles like Tank or Support, Freegunners are designed for high DPS and combat effectiveness. Six roles – Anchor, Breacher, Haunt, Ranger, Tactician, and Warden – are defined by their in-match impact, focusing on area control, tactical positioning, and flanking. Combining Freegunners from different roles unlocks Crew Bonuses, offering benefits like enhanced mobility, reduced recoil, and shorter cooldowns.