Sony Threatens Fan Server Over ‘Concord’ Shutdown
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Game Affected | Concord, an online team-based shooter by Sony. |
| Sony’s Initial Action | Shut down concord just two weeks after its launch and offered refunds. |
| Fan Response | Dedicated coders reverse-engineered the game’s server API to create fan servers (“Concord Delta”). |
| Current Issue | Sony (via MarkScan) is issuing DMCA takedown requests for gameplay videos of the fan server, but hasn’t yet targeted the servers themselves. |
| MarkScan’s Role | A longtime partner of Sony that issues DMCA notices for perceived IP infractions. |
| Fan Server Status | Playable but buggy; currently limiting access due to DMCA takedowns. |
| Broader Context | This situation is part of a pattern of publishers shutting down fan servers despite potential benefits (security, preservation of older versions). |