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Highguard
FPS
Action
Multiplayer
Systems
PlayStation-1 Xbox-1 PC-1
Released
January 26, 2026
Developer(s)
Wildlight Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Wildlight Entertainment
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Full
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Genre(s)
FPS, Action, Multiplayer

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Highguard Has Just Reached a Brutal New Low
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Highguard, the controversial PvP shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, reaches a brutal new low just one month after its release.

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Highguard Gets a New Game Mode
Highguard Reveals a Brand New Game Mode and Gameplay Changes
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Wildlight Entertainment confirms an upcoming update for Highguard, which brings a new game mode alongside gameplay tweaks.

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Highguard Confirms New Content Update Coming This Week, Despite Speculation of an Imminent Shutdown
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Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment confirms a new update will arrive later this week, featuring new content for players to check out.

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Highguard Dev Speaks Out After Website Outage Sparks Shutdown Rumors
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A Wildlight Entertainment developer speaks out after Highguard's website goes offline, prompting speculation that the shooter may soon follow suit.

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Highguard Website Has Gone Down and Fans Believe the End is Near
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Fears of a total shutdown grow as a struggling free-to-play title sees its official home on the web go dark, leaving the community in limbo.

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Highguard Developer Hit With Mass Layoffs Less Than a Month After the Game's Release
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Wildlight Entertainment reveals some bad news for Highguard and its development team less than a month after the game's controversial launch.

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Highguard Releasing Big New Update That Will Add a New Character, Ranked, and More
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Wildlight Entertainment reveals Episode 2 for Highguard, adding tons of new content, game improvements, and fans won't have to wait long to play.

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"It Doesn't Matter" Highguard Boss Comments on the Game's Player Count
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In a recent interview, Highguard's director states that player count "doesn't matter," and that the studio has a different goal in mind.

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Highguard Permanently Adds Mode That Players Think Should Have Been There at Launch
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Wildlight Entertainment permanently adds a new mode to Highguard, which many fans think should have been in the PvP raid shooter at launch.

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After Less Than a Week, Highguard Could Be Making a Huge Change Amid Low Player Counts
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Less than a week after its release, Highguard could be making a big change to help battle its declining player count.

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Highguard Twitch Viewership Has Already Cratered Mere Days After Launch
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Highguard has been surrounded by controversy and intrigue, but it appears it hasn't been enough to keep up its Twitch viewership.

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Devs from other studios defend Highguard amid widespread criticism.
'Game Development Runs on Optimism' Devs Defend Highguard Amid Negative Reviews
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Game developers from across the industry rush to Highguard's defense as the hero shooter faces widespread backlash from fans and critics alike.

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Highguard's Player Count Has Already Plummeted by 80%, But Don't Count It Out Yet
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New hero shooter game Highguard from Wildlight Entertainment has already lost thousands of players, but its story is far from over.

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Highguard Reveals Ambitious Roadmap for 2026 Content Updates
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Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment reveals detailed plans for post-launch content throughout 2026 with an ambitious Year 1 schedule.

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Highguard Gets Its First-Ever Update and a Promise
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New free-to-play hit Highguard gets its first-ever update on PC and consoles, arriving alongside a promise from the hero shooter's developers.

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Highguard is Picking a Really Weird Day to Tell People More About the Game
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After going dark for over a month, Wildlight Entertainment announces an in-depth showcase for Highguard, though the timing is a bit odd.

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Highguard Trophy List Leaks Online, Suggesting No Delay and a Release Right Around the Corner
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While fans continue to wait for official details about the mysterious Highguard, the game's trophy list leaks and reveals new gameplay elements.

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Highguard Was the 'One Last Thing' Announcement at The Game Awards, and It Apparently Didn't Even Pay for the Spot
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Highguard caused controversy as the 2025 Game Awards' last reveal, and a new report claims it didn't even pay for the coveted spot.

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New Shooter Looks Like a Wild Blend of Concord, Overwatch, and Paladins, and It's Being Made by Ex-Titanfall and Apex Legends Devs
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A brand-new shooter game revealed at The Game Awards 2025 is giving off serious Overwatch and Concord vibes.

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