Are live service games going to work?

Sony is shutting down Firewalk Studios after disastrous Concord launch

PlayStation’s multiplayer shooter Concord launched on August 23, 2024. Today, Sony is shutting down the game’s developer, Firewalk Studios.

This was Firewalk’s first and only release. Sony acquired the studio in 2023, with Concord seemingly a major part of the company’s push into live-service games.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.