Concord Crashes: Woke and Gay Disaster Losing Players Fast!

Firewalk Studios’ Concord has been a disaster from the start. Launched on August 23rd, the game barely managed a peak concurrent player count of 697—an abysmal figure compared to the expectations for a PlayStation 5 exclusive. By Monday, August 26th, the situation had only worsened, with player counts plummeting to just 276, a staggering 60% drop from the launch day.

Adding to the disaster, players are experiencing unbearably long matchmaking times. One Reddit user, Wickie09, reported waiting over 8 minutes only to be timed out—a far cry from the fast-paced action gamers expect from a title of this caliber. The same issues were echoed across the ConcordGame subreddit, with fans expressing their frustration over the game’s slow death.

The numbers speak for themselves: Concord is a colossal failure. The game’s focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over quality gameplay has alienated a significant portion of its potential player base. This is a clear case of a game being ruined by a political agenda, with players turning away from what could have been a decent title because of its "woke" direction.

While Concord struggles to find an audience, other titles like Black Myth: Wukong are thriving by avoiding these pitfalls. Black Myth: Wukong has garnered widespread praise, with massive concurrent player counts and impressive sales figures. This Chinese-developed action RPG has become a global sensation by focusing on what gamers actually want: engaging gameplay and compelling storytelling.

Unlike Concord, which has been buried under the weight of its own political messaging, Black Myth: Wukong has soared to success by keeping the focus on the game itself. The numbers don’t lie: Black Myth: Wukong has sold over 10 million units, while Concord can’t even keep a few hundred players engaged.

As Concord continues to bleed players, it’s clear that Firewalk Studios has lost touch with its audience. The development team’s obsession with DEI initiatives, as showcased by their emphasis on character pronouns and inclusive narratives, has overshadowed the need for a quality gaming experience. This woke disaster is a stark reminder that when companies prioritize ideology over gameplay, the result is a flop of epic proportions.

The lesson here is simple: focus on what gamers want. Concord’s failure is a textbook example of what happens when developers ignore their audience in favor of pushing a political agenda. As the game’s player base continues to dwindle, it’s becoming increasingly clear that this PS5 exclusive is destined to join the ranks of other failed titles that prioritized message over entertainment.