Sony reflects on Concord's failure and emphasizes need for improved testing in future game development

Sony has acknowledged the challenges faced with its live service game, Concord, which was shut down just two weeks after launch. Company leaders stated they gained valuable insights from this experience, emphasizing the need for improved user testing and internal evaluations in future projects. During a recent earnings call, Sony's president highlighted that developing new intellectual properties involves uncertainty. He noted the importance of implementing more checkpoints in the development process to enhance collaboration across different teams. Sony plans to refine its game portfolio by combining successful single-player titles with live service games. This strategy aims to balance risk and potential rewards, drawing on lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful projects.