It also confirmed that the lore-filled Galactic Guide, unavailable during the beta, is accessible at launch on August 23rd.
The Concord open beta has come and gone, receiving a rather tepid response on Steam. Nevertheless, Firewalk Studios is forging ahead and recently confirmed 12 maps at launch, hundreds of customization items and no battle pass.
However, for those concerned about leavers (as noted in our beta impressions), the developer is exploring a âvariety of methodsâ, including a leaver penalty system. The objective is to ensure âcomplete and evenly matched teamsâ while ensuring players stick with them throughout. While it hasnât confirmed anything, Firewalk says, âStay tuned for more updates.â Hopefully, itâs also looking into join-in-progress for uneven matches.
As for Variants, alternate versions of Freegunners with differing passives, the developer confirmed âmultiple uniqueâ options for the whole roster. Theyâre unlocked through regular progression and completing weekly Variant Unlock Jobs.
Finally, for those wondering about the Galactic Guide (or lack thereof) during the beta, itâs accessible at launch. As players level up their accounts, more details about the setting and ânarrative threadsâ for the characters.
Launching on August 23rd, Concord will be available for PS5 and PC.