Sony’s team-based shooter game, Concord, faced an early demise just weeks after its launch last summer. However, a group of dedicated coders successfully reverse-engineered servers to partially revive online gameplay for the PC version of the game. Known as the ‘Concord Delta’ project, this effort allowed for functional multiplayer matches, albeit with some bugs.
Recently, Sony has begun issuing DMCA takedown requests for sample gameplay videos related to the fan server project, leading to restrictions on new access. The ‘Concord Delta’ servers, which require a legitimate PC copy of the game to access, have faced scrutiny due to copyright concerns.
Concord, which sold only about 25,000 copies on PC and PS5 before being shut down, presents a challenge for players seeking to participate in the fan-maintained servers. The project developers have acknowledged that the servers are a work in progress and have plans for private playtesting once fully operational.
Despite the efforts to keep the game alive, recent YouTube videos showcasing gameplay were removed following copyright claims from MarkScan Enforcement, a company known for collaborating with Sony on DMCA requests. This development raises questions about the future of fan-driven server projects and the challenges they face in navigating copyright issues.
Source: Ars Technica