Concord's Rapid Shutdown Raises Concerns for Bungie's Upcoming Marathon
Sony's decision to pull Concord offline after just two weeks casts doubt on the viability of its live-service game strategy.
- Concord, a live-service hero shooter, was taken offline only 11 days post-launch due to poor player engagement.
- Despite Sony's backing and an experienced development team, the game failed to attract a significant player base.
- The game's failure highlights the challenges of breaking into the saturated live-service market.
- Bungie's upcoming game, Marathon, faces scrutiny and uncertainty in light of Concord's collapse.
- Sony's broader live-service ambitions are now under question, with potential impacts on its development strategy.
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