"Today we're sharing difficult news. We have made the decision to permanently shut down Highguard on March 12. Since launch, more than 2 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 those who worked on Highguard, the game was unable to build a sustainable player base to support it long term."
"Wildlight says there will be one final game update that will go live tonight or tomorrow that will add a new playable Warden, a new weapon, account level progression, and skill trees."
Wildlight Entertainment announced the permanent shutdown of Highguard on March 12, just two months after its January launch. Despite attracting over 2 million players, the game failed to maintain a sustainable player base for long-term support. The studio released a final update featuring a new Warden character, new weapon, account level progression, and skill trees. Developed by former Titanfall and Apex Legends developers, Highguard faced significant backlash following its reveal at the 2025 Game Awards, with players criticizing its generic art style and 3v3 multiplayer focus. The negative reception and subsequent studio silence contributed to the game's rapid decline.
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