In a statement on the PlayStation Blog, director Ryan Ellis said: “while many qualities of the experience resonated with players, we also recognise that other aspects of the game and our initial launch didn’t land the way we’d intended.”

Consequently, Concord will be withdrawn from sale immediately, allowing Sony and developer Firewalk Studios to “explore options, including those that will better reach our players.” Refunds will be issued to those who purchased the game via the PlayStation Store or PlayStation Direct, with refunds for purchases made on Steam and the Epic Games Store to follow in the coming days.

Firewalk Studios’ AA shooter was launched on 23 August, less than a fortnight ago.