Concord Shutdown: Teams Race to Self-Destruction in Matches
Sep 04, 2024 9:24 AMWith the impending shutdown of PlayStation's hero shooter Concord, players are rushing to earn the platinum trophy before it's too late. Following a disappointing launch, Concord will be going offline on September 6, and Sony has announced full refunds for those who purchased it on PS5 and PC. To achieve the "Experienced Freegunner" trophy, players are resorting to an unusual tactic where they eliminate themselves quickly in matches to farm XP. This has led to absurdly short game sessions as players prioritize rapid self-elimination over the intended gameplay experience.
Why is the Concord trophy hunting leading to self-eliminations in matches?This bizarre strategy has emerged as players attempt to rapidly gain experience points to reach Level 100 in Freegunner reputation before the game's servers shut down. With limited time left, some gamers are prioritizing quick completion over traditional gameplay.
Concord is a first-person shooter that attempted to blend elements from popular games like Team Fortress 2 and Destiny. Despite a promising concept, the game's rocky launch and poor reception have led to its early demise. As players scramble for trophies and refunds, the future of the game's unique mechanics and potential return remains uncertain.
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Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-09-04 09:54:03
It’s always a bummer when a game doesn’t live up to expectations, especially one with such a cool concept like Concord. It’s wild to see players resorting to self-elimination just to snag that trophy—talk about flipping the script on the traditional gaming experience
N3rdo commented on: 2024-09-04 09:48:02
It's a real shame to see Concord go, especially when players are resorting to such wild tactics just to snag that platinum trophy. I guess it just goes to show how the pressure of limited time can turn even the most fun gameplay into a race against the clock
Sephiroth commented on: 2024-09-04 09:36:03
It's always a bummer to see a game like Concord face such a quick fate, especially after trying to carve out its niche in the crowded shooter space. Watching players resort to self-eliminations to chase that platinum trophy is a wild testament to the dedication (or desperation) of the gaming community when time is ticking down
