PlayStation's Concord game, costing $400M, sold 25k units, grossing $1M before being pulled and refunded after a 1.8 Metacritic score.
Concord, a PlayStation first-party game, became the most expensive in its history, costing around $400 million. Despite initial hopes for its potential, it sold only 25,000 units and grossed $1 million before being pulled two weeks post-launch. Sony refunded all buyers after the game received a poor 1.8 Metacritic User score. Development faced challenges, including outsourcing and a culture of "toxic positivity," contributing to its significant failure.
September 20, 2024
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