In a shocking turn of events, PlayStation has officially announced the permanent closure of its highly anticipated game, Concord. This decision comes after the game was taken offline in September, leaving fans wondering if it would ever make a comeback. Unfortunately, that will not be the case.

According to an internal email from PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst, the company explored all its options but ultimately decided to shut down Concord due to its inability to turn a profit. The PvP first-person shooter genre has proven to be an extremely competitive space, and unfortunately, Concord did not hit its targets.

The Lessons Learned

Hulst expressed his appreciation for the lessons learned from Concord, stating that the company would continue to advance its live-service capabilities to deliver future growth in this area. The swift failure of Concord serves as a reminder of the challenges that game developers face in today's fast-paced gaming industry.

Firewalk Studios and Secret Level

The closure of Concord also marks the end of an era for Firewalk Studios, the developer behind the game. In a post on X/Twitter, the studio addressed the game's struggles and PlayStation's decision to close the company. Despite the reaction to Concord not being what the team had hoped for, Firewalk Studios took pride in trying to do something unique and different.

Concord will still make an appearance in an episode of Amazon's Secret Level animated series, set to release on December 10th. Although the game will have been offline for nearly three months by then, its legacy will live on in this animated series.

Neon Koi Also Shut Down

Unfortunately, Firewalk Studios is not the only PlayStation-owned studio that was closed today. Hulst also announced the closure of Neon Koi, a developer working on an action game for mobile devices. PlayStation will no longer be moving forward with the project, citing the need to concentrate on titles that are in-line with PlayStation Studios' pedigree and have the potential to reach more players globally.

A Difficult Time for the Gaming Industry

The closure of Concord and Neon Koi marks a difficult time for many in the video game industry. PlayStation's recent initiatives have struggled to find financial success, resulting in more studio closures. Our thoughts go out to those who have lost their jobs and hope that they will be able to find new opportunities in the gaming industry.