Despite a lot of viral intrigue, Highguard's Twitch viewership already seems to be drastically falling. After being the last game announced at the 2025 Game Awards, many were eager to find out what Highguard was all about, but interest in the new free-to-play hero shooter seems to be dwindling fast.
Highguard has only been out since January 26, and it's inspired a lot of discourse across the internet. From being review bombed on Steam to its servers being overrun with gamers eager to see what the game is all about, it's been a busy few days for developer Wildlight Entertainment. Streamers and casual hero shooter fans have been trying out the game since its launch, but the downward turn in interest has become more clear with each day. Earlier this week, Highguard's Steam player count plummeted, and now it looks like Twitch viewers are beginning to quickly fall, as well.
Game developers from across the industry rush to Highguard's defense as the hero shooter faces widespread backlash from fans and critics alike.
Highguard's Twitch numbers can be found on SullyGnome, and the data isn't looking great. The hero shooter was off to a really strong start, so the...
