Highguard has raided its last fortress, will shutdown on March 12

"Today we're sharing difficult news. We have made the decision to permanently shut down Highguard on March 12. Since launch, more than two million players stepped into Highguard's world. You shared feedback, created content, and many believed in what we were building. For that, we are deeply grateful. Despite the passion and hard work of our team, we have not been able to build a sustainable player base to support the game long term."

"When Highguard shuts down next week, it will have been available to play for a grand total of 46 days. That's longer than the two weeks Concord received, but tragic for an online multiplayer game that was still in some form of active development. Wildlight Studios laid off some of its staff not long after Highguard launched, but a smaller team of developers has been supporting the game with new content since then."

Highguard, a live-service multiplayer shooter developed by Wildlight Studios, is permanently shutting down on March 12, 2025, after launching on January 26. The game attracted over two million players but failed to maintain a sustainable player base despite the team's efforts. Wildlight Studios laid off staff following launch but continued supporting the game with new content, including a 5v5 raid mode and a final update featuring a new character, weapon, and skill trees. The 46-day lifespan exceeds Concord's two-week run but represents a significant failure for an actively developed online multiplayer title. The shutdown reflects broader challenges in the live-service gaming market.

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