Following player feedback, developer Wildlight Entertainment has permanently added 5v5 Raid Mode to Highguard. While the game has only been out for around a week, the player count has plummeted by over 80% since launch. Time will tell if this new change can help bring players back to Highguard.
As the last big announcement at The Game Awards 2025, Highguard was seen by millions of gamers around the world. Unfortunately, the initial reception to the game was mixed at best. Many gamers were disappointed that the spotlight at the end of one of the biggest gaming events of the year was given to a live-service game. The controversy was compounded as some believed the PvP raid shooter could fail like PlayStation's Concord. Nevertheless, Highguard was released on January 26, with many players sharing their opinions about the shooter online. One common criticism was that the matches felt empty due to there only being a 3v3 option. Fortunately, Wildlight Entertainment has heard the complaints and made a change.
Highguard needs these updates if it wants to challenge the big hero shooters that dominate the gaming scene.
In a social media post, the developer has revealed that...
