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2024 is shaping up to be a strong year for Sony in terms of live service games. FollowingHelldivers 2, Firewalk Studios is preparing to launchConcord, itsPvP first-person shooter, globally on August 23. Players eager to get a sneak peek can participate in the Early Access Beta starting on July 12, with an Open Beta following on July 18.
Crucial details about the beta, such as server times and preload availability, have been revealed, alongside the hardware requirements for PC players. Additional features expected in the beta for the PC version have also been mentioned as well.
The Early Access Beta will go live simultaneously for PC and PS5 on July 12 at 10 AM PDT, ending on July 14. While PS5 players can currently preload the game, unfortunately, the same option isn’t available for PC players. If your timezone isn’t listed below, you canconvert any of the mentioned timesto your local timezone.
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The Early Access beta is accessible to players who have preordered the game on either platform,regardless of the game edition. Preordering also grants four extra codes that can be shared with friends for squad play, provided all players are on the same platform. PS5 codes cannot be used by PC players, and vice versa.
In exciting news for PlayStation players, all users with an active PlayStation Plus subscription will also have access to the early access beta, though they won’t receive additional shareable codes.
The Early Access Beta of Concord promises a wealth of variety. Players will have access to all 16 characters to try out, along with three unique modes: Cargo Hunt, Crashpoint, and Trophy Hunt. The beta will also feature four diverse maps: Freewater, Star Chamber, Water Hazard, and Shock Risk.
The Open Beta, as its name suggests, will be accessible to all players and won’t be restricted to those who pre-ordered the game. Both PC and PS5 players can join in starting July 18 at 10 AM PDT, with the beta concluding on July 21. Preload for PS5 users will begin exactly one day earlier, on July 17 at 10 AM PDT.
The Open Beta will offer more than just the initial experience, featuring additional content such as a new map, Bone Mines, and a new mode called Area Control.
Rewards for Concord Beta
Participating in the beta isn’t just about playing the game early; it also comes with rewards, though they are purely cosmetic, so don’t expect any gameplay boosts in the final game. Players who participate in the beta will receive the Lil' Frog Weapon Charm and the Star Flare Business Card. The Lil' Frog Weapon Charm is a nod to the Northstar’s drop ship, known as “From Orbit to Ground.”
MINIMUM 1080P/60FPS
RECOMMENDED 1080P/60FPS
PERFORMANCE 1440P/60FPS
ULTRA 4K/60FPS
Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
16 GB DDR4
GPU
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
30 GB SSD
PC players can expect a superior experience compared to their console counterparts, thanks to additional features exclusive to them. The game supports 4K resolution and uncapped framerate. Both DualSense controllers and KB/M will be supported, along with custom key mapping.Ultrawide playerscan enjoy the game at a 21:9 aspect ratio. For upscaling, players can choose between either FSR 3 or DLSS 3.7, provided they have the necessary hardware.
These PC features and system requirements are confirmed only for Early Access and Open Beta. They may not necessarily apply to the main launch. Further details about the specs and features will be revealed closer to the release date.
