Summary
Friday, September 6 is going to be a day of mixed emotions for thePlayStationbrand, as that day will see the launch of the critically-acclaimedAstro Botas well as the demise of the recently-released hero-shooterConcord.PlayStationis a leading players in the console gaming market, with over 61 million PS5 consoles sold to date.
New games are released for the PS5on a near-constant basis, which is a big part of the reason why the console’s sales are so high. There are plenty of third-parties releasing games for the PS5, including some console exclusives, but Sony itself is also making its own games. One of the most critically-acclaimed PlayStation games will be released on September 6, but its release date coincides with the shutdown of one of the company’s biggest failures.
September 6 is the day thatAstro Botreleases to the masses, and it’s also the day thatConcordwill be shut down indefinitely.Astro Bothas earned rave reviews from critics and is currently thehighest-rated new video game release of 2024with an astonishing 95 overall rating.Concord, meanwhile, was released to mixed reviews from critics and was rejected by the community. It reportedly sold a mere 25,000 copies or so and struggled to find a player base. The complete lack of interest inConcordhas led to Sony making the unprecedented decision to shut the game down just two weeks after its launch.
Why September 6 is Going to Be a Day of Mixed Emotions for PlayStation Gamers
While it’s true that the vast majority of PlayStation gamers didn’t care aboutConcord, it’s still sad to see a first-party game fall on its face. Sony will no doubt be taking a financial hit because ofConcord’s failures, and it’s unclear if a potential re-launch as a free-to-play game down the road can save it.Concordhas been a failure for Sony, but the good news is that the same day it’s being shut down is the day that the company is releasing one of the year’s most critically-acclaimed games.
Astro Botreviews have been overwhelmingly positive, and hopefully, that enthusiasm will translate to strong sales. It may also send a message to Sony about what consumers want from the brand. One of the reasons whyConcordwas skipped by many PlayStation fans is that they want single-player games from the studio, not live-services. It will be interesting to see howAstro Botperforms commercially, and ifConcordever makes a return.
PlayStation 5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.
