Fan-Revived Concord Servers Shut Down Amid Sony Crackdown

A group of dedicated coders has managed to partially revive online gameplay for the PC version of Concord, the team-based shooter that Sony famously shut down just two weeks after its launch last summer. Now, though, the team behind that fan server effort is closing off new access after Sony started issuing DMCA takedown requests of sample gameplay videos. The Game Post was among the first to publicize the Concord Delta project, which reverse-engineered the game's now-defunct server API to get a functional multiplayer match running over the weekend. The project is still a work in progress, its playable, but buggy, developer Red posted in the game's Discord channel, as reported by The Game Post. Once our servers are fully set up, we'll begin doing some private playtesting, Red stated. The Concord Delta project, which has been working tirelessly to revive the game, has been met with excitement from fans and gamers alike. However, the team's efforts have been hindered by Sony's actions, which have forced them to restrict access to the servers. The team has been working to create a functional multiplayer experience, but the DMCA takedown requests have made it difficult for them to continue their work. Concord, which was released in the summer of last year, was a team-based shooter that failed to gain traction despite its promising concept. The game's poor sales, estimated to be around 25,000 copies across PC and PS5, led to its shutdown just two weeks after its launch. The game's failure has been attributed to various factors, including poor marketing and a lack of competition in the team-based shooter genre. The Concord Delta project is not the first attempt to revive a defunct game, but it is one of the most notable examples. Other games, such as Duke Nukem Forever and Star Wars Galaxies, have also been revived by fans and coders, but with varying degrees of success. The Concord Delta project's efforts have been met with enthusiasm from fans, who are eager to see the game revived. The current status of the Concord Delta project is uncertain, as the team is forced to restrict access to the servers due to Sony's actions. However, the team remains committed to their goal of reviving the game, and they are working to find a solution to the DMCA takedown requests. In a statement, Red said, "We're not giving up on Concord. We're just taking a step back to regroup and figure out our next move." The team's determination to revive the game is a testament to the dedication and passion of the gaming community.