Concord Premieres in October 2024

With Concord launching on August 23, Sony and developer Firewalk Studios are offering a glimpse into the game’s post-launch roadmap and seasonal updates. Below, we break down Firewalk’s announcements and gameplay recommendations for mastering the hero shooter.

Concord’s Post-Launch Roadmap Revealed

Concord Opts Out of Battle Pass System

Sony’s hero shooter, Concord, arrives on PS5 and PC on August 23, following its recent open beta. From day one, players can expect ongoing updates that expand the game.

In a PlayStation Blog post, game director Ryan Ellis detailed how seasonal updates will deliver new characters, maps, worlds, game modes, stories, and features. He explained, “For us, launch is only the start—the start of bringing Concord’s vision to life, and the start of growing the game alongside our players.”

Concord previously confirmed it won’t use a traditional Battle Pass, which is common in hero shooters like Overwatch. According to Firewalk Studios, the focus is on delivering a rewarding experience from the beginning: “We designed Concord so that playing the game, leveling up your accounts and characters, and completing jobs provides meaningful rewards.” A Battle Pass is a usually paid progression system found in free-to-play and live-service titles, offering cosmetics, in-game currency, or occasionally even new characters.

Concord Season 1: The Tempest Arrives in October

New Character Joins Season 1: The Tempest

The first major post-launch update, Season 1: The Tempest, is scheduled to launch in October. It brings a new Freegunner character, a fresh map, additional Freegunner Variants, plus new cosmetics and rewards. Weekly Cinematic Vignettes will also expand the lore of the Northstar crew.

Concord’s In-Game Store

Season 1 will also introduce an in-game store for extra customization. All items will be purely cosmetic and won’t affect gameplay. “These options will supplement the hundreds of rewards available through progression, and all are optional and cosmetic-only,” Ellis said.

Season 2 Arriving in January 2025

Season 2 is already in development, with a target release in January 2025. Firewalk aims to deliver seasonal updates throughout Concord’s first year, ensuring a steady flow of new content. “We’re excited to share more details about Season 1 before its October release,” Ellis added.

Concord Gameplay Tips and Strategies

Ellis also outlined optimal ways to approach Concord, putting the spotlight on the “Crew Builder” system for team composition. Each Custom Crew includes five unique Freegunners, but you may include up to three copies of a Freegunner’s Variants. According to Ellis, this lets players shape their team to suit their playstyle, the game mode, or the demands of each match.

“Crew Builder also encourages you to fill your Custom Crews with characters from different roles. While Concord’s Freegunners aren’t bound by archetypes like Tank or Support, each one is built to deal high DPS and perform well in firefights,” he noted. What’s more, building a balanced team with different roles can grant Crew Bonuses, which boost mobility, reduce recoil, shorten cooldowns, and more.

Instead of classic shooter roles such as Tank or Support, Concord’s six Freegunner roles—Anchor, Breacher, Haunt, Ranger, Tactician, and Warden—are defined by their strategic impact. These include locking down key areas, using long sightlines effectively, and flanking enemies.