Concord's Early Beta Impresses Industry Experts and Gamers Alike

Concord has garnered early acclaim from Overwatch, a competing hero shooter, following praise for its solid gameplay mechanics and impressive sci-fi aesthetics during an open beta.

Sony's new hero shooter, Concord, had its first public preview over the past weekend, with a select group of players experiencing an early access beta before a full open beta release later this week. Despite strong competition in the genre, the PS5's sci-fi FPS has received positive feedback.

Notably, Overwatch senior animator Kyle Disanjh expressed that the rival hero shooter is a pleasant surprise, citing the unique characters and dynamic combat. Given Overwatch's prominent position in the hero shooter market, praise from one of its developers bodes well for Concord. Disanjh was not alone in offering praise, as Insomniac's lead engine programmer Elan Ruskin also commended the game's character animations for their depth and quality.

Many other individuals had an opportunity to test the game over the weekend. Nick Calandra of Second Wind referenced its solid gameplay and diverse heroes, suggesting that PlayStation might have another successful multiplayer title. Additionally, Kinda Funny's Parris Lilly and Blessing Adeoye Jr. shared their impressions, with Lilly noting opportunities for adjustments to time-to-death and weapon balance, while Adeoye Jr. simply described Concord as fantastic and meeting his expectations.

The game isn't solely about gunplay. Journalist Stephen Totilo praised the visual appeal of Concord, particularly its cosmic-themed loading screens, which are both beautiful and hint at well-developed science fiction universes.

The early access beta for Concord has concluded, but another open beta is scheduled from July 18 to July 21, offering another opportunity to experience the hero shooter for those who missed it initially.

Concord appears to mark the beginning of a rejuvenation in the hero shooter genre, an exciting development that has yet to be fully understood.