Get ready, Freegunners: the Concord open beta kicks off on Thursday, July 18, at 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. EDT), inviting all players on PlayStation 5 and PC to dive into the action-packed hero shooter before its official launch. Whether you’re on the West Coast, East Coast, Europe, or Asia, the beta opens a worldwide arena of intense 5v5 battles, new game modes, and a glimpse into the Northstar crew’s story. Mark your calendars and pre-download starting July 17 to squad up and experience Concord’s fast-paced gameplay firsthand.
Here’s when you can play the Concord open beta, and what you can expect from the second weekend.
Concord open beta start time in your time zone
The Concord open beta will start on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (ET), which corresponds to 10:00 am Pacific Time (PT). Players on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC can join the beta from this time, with the beta running through Sunday, July 21. The start time varies by region, including 6:00 pm British Summer Time (BST) for the UK and 2:00 am Japan Standard Time (JST) on July 19 for Tokyo. Pre-download for the open beta begins on Wednesday, July 17, at 1:00 pm ET, allowing players to be ready when servers go live.
The Concord open beta is available on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC and starts on Thursday, July 18 at 1 pm ET. Here’s the Concord beta start time in your time zone:
- 10 a.m PDT for the west coast of North America
- 1 p.m. EDT for the east coast of North America
- 6 p.m. BST for the U.K.
- 7 p.m. CEST for western Europe / Paris
- 2 a.m. JST on July 19 for Tokyo
You can pre-download the open beta starting Wednesday, July 17, at 1 pm ET. Wondering if your PC can handle it? Here’s a rundown of the required PC specs for Concord.
When does the Concord open beta end?
The Concord open beta ends on July 21, 2024. It runs from July 18 to July 21 and is available to all players on PlayStation 5 and PC, following the Early Access beta that took place from July 12 to July 14. During the open beta, players can experience all 16 Freegunners, multiple game modes, and several maps, with progress carrying over from the Early Access beta but not to the full game launch on August 23, 2024.
Concord’s open beta runs through Sunday, July 21, though neither developer Firewalk Studios nor publisher PlayStation Studios have announced a specific end time.
For context, the early access beta ended at 3 pm ET on Monday, July 15, but only because Firewalk Twitter its availability – so it’s possible the same might happen here.
What to expect from the Concord open beta
The Concord open beta offers players a comprehensive preview of the game with access to all 16 Freegunners, four maps (Freewater, Star Chamber, Water Hazard, Shock Risk), and four game modes including Trophy Hunt, Cargo Run, Clash Point, and the exclusive Area Control mode available only during the open beta. Players can explore the Concord galaxy, try out different playstyles, and experience the first cinematic vignettes introducing the Northstar crew’s story. The beta runs from July 18 to 21 on PC and PlayStation 5, with pre-download available starting July 17. Progress from the beta carries over between early access and open beta weekends but will reset at full launch on August 23. Participants also earn exclusive in-game rewards such as a Frog weapon charm and Star Flare business card.
Everything from the early access beta will be playable during the open beta, plus one additional map and one additional mode. For the open beta, that means you’ll have access to:
- 16 characters (or “freegunners,” to use the game’s parlance)
- Five maps, including the four from the early access beta (Freewater, Water Hazard, Star Chamber, Shock Risk) plus one new one (Bone Mines)
- Four modes: Trophy Hunt, that’s the closest thing to a typical deathmatch; Cargo Run, a mode without respawns that requires capturing and defending a zone; Clash Point, another mode without respawns that’s contingent on fighting the enemy team for control of a single area; and the newly added Area Control, that’s basically a multi-zone king of the hill (with respawns)
Does Concord progress carry over?
Progress in the Concord beta carries over from the Early Access weekend to the Open Beta weekend, allowing players to maintain their progress between these two testing phases. However, this progress will not transfer to the full game upon its official launch. Players will need to start fresh when the game releases on August 23, 2024. This means that while you can build up your characters and unlock rewards during the beta weekends, none of this will affect your status or items in the final version of Concord.
If you played the early access beta, your progress will carry over to the open beta.
What time does the Concord beta officially kick off on July 18
The Concord open beta officially kicks off on Thursday, July 18, at 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. EDT) for players on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. This start time applies across multiple regions, with the beta running until Sunday, July 21.
What is the exact start time of the Concord beta on July 18 in your time zone
The Concord open beta officially starts on July 18 at 8:00 PM EEST (Eastern European Summer Time), which is your local time zone. This corresponds to 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. BST / 7 p.m. CEST, as confirmed by multiple sources detailing the beta start times across regions.
