- One former Highguard level designer thinks it's struggled because Wildlight "leaned too far into the competitive scene" Rock Paper Shotgun - News [Feb 28, 2026]
- Former Highguard level designer suggests "sweaty" competitive 3v3 play "was the biggest thing that turned a lot of players off" Eurogamer [Feb 28, 2026]
- Highguard started life as a survival shooter, and Tencent pulled funding two weeks after launch, a new report claims Eurogamer [Feb 27, 2026]
- Highguard funding pulled with less than 20 developers still working on it Dexerto [Feb 27, 2026]
- Highguard developers were surprised by layoff notices, new report says: They thought they'd have at least a few months to work on it but when Tencent ended funding, there was nothing left PCGamer News [Feb 26, 2026]
- Highguard website woes are just an administrative thing, developer says, and the studio is in no rush to fix it because 'reputational damage' is already done PCGamer News [Feb 19, 2026]
- "Reputational damage already done" - Highguard clings to life with a content patch as devs insist website going down a "low priority" problem Eurogamer [Feb 19, 2026]
- As Highguard's website goes dark, a report emerges that the not-so-indie shooter was funded by Tencent Rock Paper Shotgun - News [Feb 17, 2026]
- "We were turned into a joke from minute one" - fired Highguard developer reflects on game's ill-fated launch and "false assumptions" after Game Awards reveal Eurogamer [Feb 13, 2026]
- Laid off Highguard developer criticises online ‘dogpiling’, ‘ragebait content’ and personal attacks VGC [Feb 13, 2026]
- Ex-Highguard dev blasts “gamer culture” for ‘turning it into a joke’ Dexerto [Feb 13, 2026]
- Laid-off Highguard developer cuts loose on the reaction to the infamous Game Awards reveal trailer: 'We were turned into a joke from minute one' PCGamer News [Feb 12, 2026]
- Geoff Keighley shouldn't be blamed for Highguard's failure, Larian publishing boss says: 'There are genuine villains in this industry but I just don't see them here' PCGamer News [Feb 12, 2026]
- Highguard studio Wildlight confirm layoffs, after level designer claims "most of the team" have been let go Rock Paper Shotgun - News [Feb 12, 2026]
- Highguard not shutting down following Wildlight layoffs, with a "core group" of developers left to support game Eurogamer [Feb 12, 2026]
- Wildlight Entertainment lays off ‘number’ of staff; ‘core group’ to continue supporting Highguard Gematsu [Feb 12, 2026]
- 16 days after Highguard's launch, the studio has laid off 'most of the staff' PCGamer News [Feb 12, 2026]
- Highguard devs face company-wide layoffs just two weeks after launch Dexerto [Feb 11, 2026]
- Designer claims ‘most’ of Highguard’s dev team have been laid off, weeks after launch VGC [Feb 11, 2026]
- Highguard Developer Wildlight Entertainment Reportedly Lays Off 'Most Of The Team' Game Informer News [Feb 11, 2026]
- Highguard's latest update includes new Warden, Ekon, who can ride himself (yes, really) Eurogamer [Feb 6, 2026]
- Today's Highguard major update delivers a new hero who's a wolf in all forms including physical, awoooo Rock Paper Shotgun - News [Feb 6, 2026]
- Highguard Episode 2 Adds A Ranked Mode, A New Hero And Map, And More Today Game Informer News [Feb 6, 2026]
- Highguard is adding a new hero who turns into wolf, and a new wolf mount that everyone else can ride around on (but no, they're not the same guy) PCGamer News [Feb 5, 2026]
- Highguard adds an experimental 5v5 mode with longer respawns during raids, though it's 'not meant to replace 3s' PCGamer News [Jan 31, 2026]
- While the jury's still out on it, Highguard gets a temporary new mode that ups the headcount in matches Rock Paper Shotgun - News [Jan 31, 2026]
- Highguard has a new 5v5 mode - but it's only live this weekend Eurogamer [Jan 31, 2026]
- Highguard update reduces crashes by 90%, adds crouch toggle option Eurogamer [Jan 30, 2026]
- Highguard's output resolution is bizarrely tied to its post processing setting, which feels like a crunchy bug that needs squashing PCGamer News [Jan 27, 2026]
- shroud praises Highguard but calls out major problems that need fixed ASAP Dexerto [Jan 27, 2026]
- Internet confused as Highguard studio says Dr Disrespect lied about attending a press preview and his photo of an access badge was fake: 'DDR was not invited to any Highguard event past or present' PCGamer News [Jan 27, 2026]
- Dr Disrespect responds after Highguard dev exposes fake preview event invite Dexerto [Jan 26, 2026]
- Highguard devs say they didn’t expect the hate – but they’re confident in their game Dexerto [Jan 27, 2026]
- Highguard devs say it was always the plan to "go dark" after its reveal, à la Apex Legends' launch Rock Paper Shotgun - News [Jan 26, 2026]
- 'Ultimately, we could have made a different trailer': Highguard CEO responds to that poorly-received Game Awards reveal PCGamer News [Jan 26, 2026]
- A "deep dive" Highguard showcase will finally give us an "in-depth look" at the mysterious game... but not until release day Eurogamer [Jan 24, 2026]
- Look at that, Highguard is coming out next week after all, with a gameplay overview coming, oh, that's odd, launch day Rock Paper Shotgun - News [Jan 24, 2026]
- That team-based shooter with phantom horses that debuted at The Game Awards and then promptly disappeared is not actually dead: A showcase featuring 'gameplay deep dive, year one plans, and much more' is coming next week PCGamer News [Jan 23, 2026]
- Highguard really is alive and even has a PS5 trophy list Eurogamer [Jan 22, 2026]
- The Apex Legends veterans behind Keighley-anointed shooter Highguard break silence with call for fan art, a whole week from release Rock Paper Shotgun - News [Jan 21, 2026]
- The Game Awards' weirdest "and finally" game, Highguard, is showing signs of life, less than one week out from launch Eurogamer [Jan 21, 2026]
- The Game Awards' big reveal this year was for a shooter from the creatives behind Apex Legends and Titanfall, and it looked... fine? Eurogamer [Dec 12, 2025]
- Wildlight Entertainment announces free-to-play PvP first-person shooter Highguard for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Gematsu [Dec 12, 2025]
- New Fantasy Shooter Highguard Announced From Former Titanfall Devs, Launching In Weeks Game Informer News [Dec 11, 2025]
02.28.26
One former Highguard level designer thinks it struggled because Wildlight leaned too far into the competitive scene.
02.27.26
Tencent pulled funding from Highguard's studio two weeks after launch, a new report claims.
02.26.26
Former Wildlight staff blame Highguard's failure on leadership's hubris.
A Forbes report details the months leading up to Highguard's launch and the fallout after.
Highguard barely has several hundred concurrent players daily as Wildlight adds Raid Rush mode.
02.19.26
Highguard developer says website woes are administrative and low priority because reputational damage is already done.
Following layoffs, Wildlight announces new airship base and door-opening dart gun for Highguard.
02.13.26
Fired Highguard developer states team was turned into a joke from minute one due to false assumptions after Game Awards trailer.
02.12.26
Wildlight Entertainment laid off most of its staff 16 days after Highguard's launch.
02.06.26
Highguard's latest update includes new Warden Ekon who shapeshifts into a direwolf and new map Skydrift.
02.03.26
Highguard adds permanent 5v5 Raid Mode after fairly even split between 3v3 and 5v5.
Highguard boss Chad Grenier insists player count doesn't matter if players love the game.
02.01.26
Highguard's launch prompts debate on whether gamers are too hard on live-service games.
01.31.26
Highguard adds 5v5 raid mode four days after launch responding to community feedback.
01.30.26
Highguard update reduces crashes by 90% and adds crouch toggle option.
01.29.26
Highguard's Twitch viewership has plummeted 98% since launch.
01.27.26
Dr Disrespect falsely claimed to attend Highguard preview event but was neither invited nor present.
Highguard’s developers did not anticipate backlash after its surprise reveal at The Game Awards but remain confident due to its unique hook.
Highguard hits almost 100k concurrent PC players on launch, but struggles with early negative Steam reviews.
01.26.26
Free-to-play player-versus-player raid shooter Highguard is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Highguard features cosmetic-only monetization with no pop-up ads, FOMO, pay-to-win, or loot boxes.
01.24.26
Highguard's launch showcase with full gameplay deep dive airs on January 26th, its release date.
01.22.26
Highguard's PS5 trophy list is now out.
01.18.26
Highguard received a free prime spot at The Game Awards because Geoff Keighley liked the game.
12.12.25
Geoff Keighley closed The Game Awards with Highguard, a PvP raid shooter from former Apex Legends and Titanfall developers, but it received poor reception.
Highguard is a free-to-play PvP raid shooter from creators of Apex Legends and Titanfall, releasing January 26.
Release: 2026-01-26