After a weekend surge that saw Highguard's player count on PCs jump from the depths to something that could be built upon, largely thanks to the introduction of a 5v5 Raid Mode that was originally billed as a "limited time event," developer Wildlight Entertainment has elected to make the 5v5 mode a permanent fixture of Highguard moving forward.
In a post shared on social media, the team acknowledged the mode's popularity, which helped inform their decision.
"We appreciate everyone hopping in over the weekend to give the mode a try. We saw a fairly even split between 3v3 and 5v5, which helped inform our decision."
The need for something bigger than 3v3 or the introduction of bots or other fodder was one of the biggest talking points following Highguard's release last Monday. By the end of the week, Highguard introduced the mode amidst a flurry of negative reviews and a free-falling player base.
However, something changed over the weekend, as the live-service title was able to maintain a somewhat stable count on PC.
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