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Goodwill Auction for Concord Developer Plaque Climbs Past $3,000

Bidding reflects lingering interest in a title that went offline two weeks after launch, precipitating its studio’s closure.

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Overview

  • The auction began May 27 at the Olympics and Rainier Region Goodwill in Washington, running through June 3.
  • Bids have topped $3,000 with more than 40 offers recorded as of May 29.
  • The plaque honors Chelsea Grace, an outsourcing and co-development lead on Concord, and features the game’s art and a PS5 disc.
  • Concord launched August 23, 2024, but was removed from sale two weeks later after selling an estimated 25,000 copies.
  • Sony closed Firewalk Studios following the title’s poor reception, with CEO Hermen Hulst confirming Concord would not return and refunds offered to players.