United Kingdom, Nov. 17 -- Sony has begun issuing copyright strikes against videos showcasing a fan-run effort to revive Concord.

The takedowns target footage uploaded to YouTube by volunteers who have spent months reverse-engineering the PlayStation game's code, restoring menus, character select, matchmaking, and even limited online play through private servers.

Concord launched in 2024 to disastrous sales - reportedly around 25,000 copies - and near-nonexistent player numbers.

Just two weeks later, Sony quickly pulled the plug, closed developer Firewalk Studios, and refunded most buyers.

The game's abrupt end has since turned the game into a curiosity, inspiring a grassroots preservation project determined to bring at least one mode...