Report: Tencent was Highguard's secret financial backer
A report indicates that Tencent, through its subsidiary TiMi Studio Group, was the primary financial backer for Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter, Highguard. Neither company has officially confirmed the report, though Wildlight CEO Dusty Welch has previously declined to discuss funding sources. Highguard launched as a free-to-play title in January 2026 but reportedly failed to meet internal expectations, leading to significant layoffs shortly after its release.
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- Entities
- Tencent
- TiMi Studio Group
- Hero Shooter
- Respawn Entertainment
- Call of Duty Mobile
- Free-to-Play
- Wildlight Entertainment
- Pokémon Unite
- Highguard
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