Concord: Post-Launch Roadmap and Gameplay Strategies Unveiled

With Concord's August 23rd launch fast approaching, Sony and Firewalk Studios have detailed the game's post-launch content roadmap. This article summarizes the key updates and offers gameplay tips.

No Battle Pass Required

Launching on August 23rd for PS5 and PC, Concord eschews the traditional battle pass model. Firewalk Studios prioritizes a rewarding base experience, with meaningful rewards earned through gameplay, character leveling, and objective completion. This approach focuses on making the core game experience satisfying without requiring a paid progression system.

Season 1: The Tempest (October 2024)

Concord's first season, "The Tempest," arrives in October, introducing:

• A new playable Freegunner character.
• A brand-new map.
• Additional Freegunner Variants.
• New cosmetic items and rewards.
• Weekly Cinematic Vignettes expanding the Northstar crew's story.
• An in-game store offering purely cosmetic items with no gameplay impact.

Season 2 and Beyond

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

Gameplay Strategies and the Crew Builder System

Concord's unique "Crew Builder" system allows for team customization. While each Custom Crew consists of five Freegunners, up to three copies of a Freegunner's Variants are permitted. This enables strategic team composition based on playstyle, game mode, and match challenges.

Freegunners are designed for high DPS and effectiveness in direct combat, unlike traditional tank or support roles. Six roles—Anchor, Breacher, Haunt, Ranger, Tactician, and Warden—are defined by their impact on the match, such as area control, long-range advantage, and flanking. Combining Freegunners from different roles unlocks Crew Bonuses, offering benefits like increased mobility, reduced recoil, and shorter cooldowns.