Summary
- There is no Battle Pass system in Concord's post-launch content, as confirmed by Firewalk Studios.
- Positive feedback during open beta, despite a low player count, may help draw in more players at launch.
- Concord offers a different rewards system and extensive post-launch content.
Firewalk Studios has confirmed that Concord will not have a Battle Pass system as part of its post-launch content. With the launch of Concord right around the corner, developers Firewalk Studios have been quick to answer any questions or concerns fans might have, and the reveal of no Battle Pass is a welcome surprise for them.
Concord recently closed out its open beta weekend, in which players who pre-ordered the game on PC and PS5 could play the game, getting a small taste before the full release next month. Despite so far having a promising run throughout marketing and a mostly positive reception online, the numbers during the open beta for Concord were not reassuring. The PlayStation 5 player count can't be easily verified, but Steam saw the player count peak at just over 2,000 players over the weekend. With the open beta coming to a close, the developers have taken to addressing various concerns or queries that players brought up during their time with the game, and one of these questions was about Battle Passes.
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Concord does not feature a Battle Pass, as confirmed by the official Twitter account for the game. The reveal is part of a series of frequently asked questions by fans, delivered alongside the news of extensive post-launch content in the form of more maps, game modes, and Freegunners at no extra cost to players. Firewalk Studios also promises more in-game cinematics to offer an insight into the lore of Concord and the introduction of a training room, where players can test out the kit of each Freegunner in peace. Battle Passes have long been a divisive subject among gamers, so the knowledge that Concord will not include any is being met with a very positive reception.
Concord Will Not Feature a Battle Pass
Being a live-service game, the players will be the lifeblood of Concord. If the game maintains a poor player count, it runs the risk of dying before even getting a chance to grow. It's a common tale where a live-service game shuts down due to a dwindling player base, and if the Steam numbers are anything to go by, Concord could be at risk of suffering this fate. The ability for gamers to play the game at their own pace to earn rewards in place of a Battle Pass system does set Concord apart from other free-to-play live service games, but only time will tell whether it will be enough.
Despite the poor numbers, the open beta for Concord proved to be an enjoyable experience for those who did play it, and the positive feedback the game received during this period may be enough to bring more players in come the game's launch. With a myriad of game modes and maps, as well as a growing roster whom players can learn more about in-game, Concord has plenty on offer for gamers without the need for a Battle Pass.
Concord
- Released
- August 23, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
Assemble your crew of Freegunner space outlaws and team up online with friends for thrilling 5v5 PVP modes across the galaxy in Concord.
Concord is a new team-based first-person shooter for PS5® and PC*. Handpick your personal roster of Freegunners from the crew of the Northstar – a group of outlaws and adventurers working as guns-for-hire.
ASSEMBLE YOUR CREW
From powerful mystics to skilled gunslingers and helpful healers, each Freegunner brings their own unique skills, personality, and abilities that cater to a wide-range of playstyles.
Create your own custom squads of Freegunners with Crew Builder to bring an arsenal of different role types to the match or focus on your favourite characters to master their gameplay and unlock unique modifiers, cosmetics, background lore, and more – you decide when to play your characters and how you impact the match.
PLAY. PROGRESS. PERSONALIZE.
Earn and unlock a wide range of character customization items and learn more about the characters, worlds, and factions in the Concord Galaxy with the Galactic Guide.
You’ll also be able to progress toward and unlock Freegunner Variants—versions of each of the 16 Freegunners with added Combat Trait modifiers to their base abilities. As you learn and master the characters, Combat Traits empower you to tailor each character to your playstyle.
