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The story of Concord is a clear reminder of how high investments don’t guarantee success. From a seven- to eight-year development cycle to public ridicule and eventual shutdown, Concord has become an example of what can go wrong when development and marketing strategies misfire.
Sony’s decision to pull the game offline and issue refunds demonstrates accountability, though it also highlights how costly the failures of major AAA projects can be. As the dust settles, industry insiders and fans alike are left pondering what could have been if Concord had been better received or more thoughtfully executed.