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Sony Targets Fan-Made Concord Servers Amid Gaming Debate

11/16/2025

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Sony issued DMCA strikes on YouTube videos showing fan-made Concord private servers.
Concord shut down shortly after its August 2024 release.
Firewalk Studios closed as the game's developer, while fans revived Concord on private servers.
After the revival's success, MarkScan, Sony's digital asset protection firm, targeted gameplay uploads, prompting developers to pause invites.
The House of Commons debated stronger consumer protections in gaming, citing Concord's shutdown as a key example.

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Sony issued DMCA strikes on YouTube videos showing fan-made Concord private servers.
Concord shut down shortly after its August 2024 release.
Firewalk Studios closed as the game's developer, while fans revived Concord on private servers.
After the revival's success, MarkScan, Sony's digital asset protection firm, targeted gameplay uploads, prompting developers to pause invites.
The House of Commons debated stronger consumer protections in gaming, citing Concord's shutdown as a key example.