PlayStation Fans Voice Concerns and Criticism Over Concord's State of Play Reveal

The recent Sony State of Play showcase introduced several exciting new titles and provided detailed updates on others already in development. Among these was Concord, a team-based multiplayer FPS, which featured a story cinematic followed by gameplay footage.

While this provided fans with more insight, the response has been mixed, with many expressing various criticisms and concerns. If you're curious about the consensus regarding Concord's reveal at State of Play, keep reading to find out more.

Gamers Voice Concerns and Critiques After Concord's State of Play Unveiling

The recent State of Play showcase unveiled plenty of exciting reveals and updates, from the announcement that God of War Ragnarok is coming to PC and an Until Dawn remaster to gameplay trailers for Monster Hunter Wilds and a charming new Astro Bot game. Among these was a 2-in-1 trailer for Concord, showcasing both the story and gameplay of the 5v5 multiplayer shooter first announced in May 2023.

Now, with the story aspect aside, the trailer offers a deeper look into its objective-focused gameplay, featuring flashy abilities in a competitive 5v5 shooter setting. Reactions have been mixed, with some players eager to see if the game can deliver, while others are more skeptical or outright critical of its current presentation.

Comments on the PS5 subreddit reflect this skepticism. Phrases like "So all that story trailer, just to say it's a 5 v 5 Overwatch clone," and "Calling it now, Concord is gonna be the flop of 2025. Looks so generic and boring," are common, as many criticize the game for appearing to be a generic variant of the Overwatch 2/Apex Legends/Valorant hero shooter formula.

Of course, this isn't necessarily a bad thing, but fans are wary of such attempts failing if they merely try to capitalize on the genre's popularity without putting in the necessary heart and effort. The developers of Concord, however, seem extremely confident in their product. Based on the trailer and gameplay, it looks like it has a lot of heart and solid design.

While we can only speculate on the game's actual quality, for now, many fans are withholding judgment until it is released and proves its worth. If it can deliver on its promises, the game will likely attract a significant audience, especially with its availability on both PS5 and PC and could establish itself as one of the next great hero shooters.