Sony's $400 Million Gaming Flop: The Concord Disaster
Industry insider reveals Sony spent over $400 million on Concord before cancellation. Was it the biggest AAA gaming failure ever?
Sony Reportedly Spent $400 Million Developing Concord Industry insider Colin Moriarty has revealed some startling information about Sony's canceled game, Concord. According to his sources, the development cost for the ill-fated title exceeded a staggering $400 million. Despite its troubled development, Concord was held in high regard internally at Sony, with some believing it could be the "future of PlayStation." The company reportedly drew comparisons to massive franchises like Star Wars, indicating the high hopes they had for the game. However, Concord's development was reportedly plagued with issues, described as being in "horrible" shape before its cancellation. A culture of "toxic positivity" allegedly prevented honest internal criticism, further contributing to its downfall. This revelation makes Concord potentially one of the biggest financial failures in AAA gaming history. While Sony hasn't completely ruled out revisiting the project in t…