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A glaring issue echoed throughout the discourse: the game's characters appeared to be designed solely to meet Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirements, with many viewing these choices as superficial or pandering. This, combined with the game’s design and promotional approach, generated a significant amount of pushback even before launch.
Incredibly Low Player Numbers and Rapid Decline
Concord launched on August 23, 2023, but it quickly became evident that the game was not resonating with players. Initial reports indicated that peak concurrent players did not even reach 700, and as days passed, numbers plummeted. As of now, the game is being played by only around 64 players — a fraction of what a successful multiplayer game typically sustains.