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Concord Revival Halted Amid Legal Challenges and DMCA Takedowns

11/15/2025

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The revival of the shooter Concord faces legal challenges as invites are paused due to “worrying legal action”.
Concord launched with high expectations but collapsed soon after release, costing Sony about $400 million.
A fan group tried to revive online play, but MarkScan, a firm affiliated with Sony, issued DMCA takedowns.
Developers say they face legal scrutiny but remain committed to legality, while Sony reassesses its live-service strategy after cancellations.

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Story summary

The revival of the shooter Concord faces legal challenges as invites are paused due to “worrying legal action”.
Concord launched with high expectations but collapsed soon after release, costing Sony about $400 million.
A fan group tried to revive online play, but MarkScan, a firm affiliated with Sony, issued DMCA takedowns.
Developers say they face legal scrutiny but remain committed to legality, while Sony reassesses its live-service strategy after cancellations.