Concord open beta and early access weekends announced for July

Sony and developer Firewalk will be hosting an open beta weekend for their upcoming hero shooter Concord. Both an open beta weekend and an early access weekend for pre-orders will be happening in July, available on both PS5 and PC, on the specified dates:

• Concord Beta Early Access – 12th-14th July
• Concord Open Beta – 18th-21st July

The early access weekend is accessible to all who pre-order Concord, with each pre-order receiving five codes for the early access weekend, allowing you to bring yourself and four friends to form a full fireteam of Freegunners.

During the beta, players can enjoy four maps and four game modes introduced by the second weekend: Trophy Hunt (Team Deathmatch), Cargo Run (Search & Destroy), Clash Point (similar to single capture point Search & Destroy), Area Control (Control)

Both pre-launch test weekends will support full cross-play, although it is an optional feature in the game.

The official release date for Concord is set for 23rd August, available physically and digitally for £34.99 in the UK and $39.99 / €39.99 / ¥4,480 in other regions

Firewalk and Sony aim to revolutionize the hero shooter genre with Concord, immersing players in the world of the North Star crew as they undertake high-stakes missions against other Freegunner crews. With 16 class-based characters, each with unique abilities and gear, the game draws comparisons to Overwatch but offers a distinct gameplay experience with gear effects that can impact rounds – such as traps, lane-blockers, and shield barriers.

The game also focuses on storytelling within the gameplay, with weekly cinematic vignettes enhancing character development and world-building beyond traditional genre conventions.