Concord Season 1 Launches October 2024

Concord: A Hero Shooter Roadmap and Gameplay Strategies

With Concord's launch on August 23rd fast approaching, Sony and Firewalk Studios have unveiled their post-launch content roadmap. This article summarizes the updates and provides gameplay tips.

No Battle Pass Required

Concord, launching on August 23rd for PS5 and PC, will forgo the traditional battle pass system seen in many hero shooters. Firewalk Studios prioritizes a rewarding base experience, focusing on account and character progression for meaningful rewards.

Season 1: The Tempest (October 2024)

Concord's first major update introduces:

• A new 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.

Season 2 (January 2025) and Beyond

Season 2 is planned for January 2025, with Firewalk Studios committed to regular seasonal content throughout Concord's first year.

Gameplay Strategies and the Crew Builder System

Concord's "Crew Builder" system allows for team customization with five unique Freegunners, allowing up to three copies of any Variant. This enables players to optimize their team composition for different playstyles and challenges. Balancing Freegunners from diverse roles unlocks Crew Bonuses, offering advantages like increased mobility and reduced cooldowns.

Unlike traditional roles, Concord's Freegunners are designed for high DPS and effectiveness in gunfights. The six roles (Anchor, Breacher, Haunt, Ranger, Tactician, and Warden) are defined by their strategic impact, such as area control and flanking.