In a recent announcement, Sony has decided to shut down Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios, confirming that the game Concord will not be making a return in any form.
The news was shared through an internal email to all employees, with highlights of the announcement detailed below.
Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Studio Business Group has made some important updates, evaluating their games portfolio and projects to align with business priorities. As part of this, Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios will be impacted…
Neon Koi will be closing, and its mobile action game will not be progressing. The team at Neon Koi is appreciated for their dedication and innovation.
Firewalk Studios, particularly their game Concord, faced challenges with player engagement, leading to the decision to take the game offline permanently. The studio will also be closing, with gratitude expressed for their creativity and commitment.
Concord aimed to establish a new Sony IP in the hero-shooter genre, but struggled to attract a substantial player base, failing to reach 1000 players on Steam at its peak.
Sony had high hopes for Concord, even securing a spot in Amazon’s gaming series Secret Level. Despite investments in the game, including animated content, the decision was made to discontinue it.
