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Highguard will shut down permanently next week because Wildlight doesn't make "enough revenue to keep anyone employed to work on it"
Developer Wildlight is permanently shutting down its free-to-play hero shooter Highguard on March 12th, less than six weeks after its launch. Despite attracting over two million players, the game failed to generate enough revenue to sustain its development. Wildlight cited a lack of a sustainable player base as the primary reason for the closure, with a final update planned before servers go offline.
Highguard servers to go offline on March 12, 2026
Wildlight Entertainment's game Highguard will cease operations on March 12, 2026, due to an inability to sustain a player base. The studio cited that despite over two million players engaging with the game, it did not meet long-term viability metrics. Reports also suggest layoffs and financing issues tied to Tencent subsidiary TiMi Studio Group.
Highguard's failure is emblematic of something that has tormented videogame investors for years now: past live service hits do not equal future live service hits
The failure of live service games like Highguard highlights a persistent problem for investors: past success does not guarantee future hits. Even experienced developers like those from Apex Legends and major companies like Riot Games and Valve have struggled to replicate live service success, leading to cancellations and layoffs across the industry.
Highguard Closing Next Week
Wildlight Entertainment announced that its free-to-play shooter Highguard will be shutting down on March 12th. This decision follows unexpected developer layoffs, suggesting a challenging period for the company.
Highguard Shutdown Announced Just 37 Days After Launch — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Wildlight Entertainment has announced that its online shooter Highguard will be shut down on March 12, just 37 days after its launch. Despite attracting over 2 million players, the developer cited an inability to build a sustainable player base. A final update is planned, adding new content before the servers go offline.
Highguard is sunsetting on March 12 following just 45 days of life
Highguard is shutting down on March 12, just 45 days after its January 26 launch. Studio Wildlight cited a failure to build a long-term sustainable player population. A final patch will include a new Warden, weapon, account progression, and skill trees before the game's closure.
Highguard will be permanently shut down on March 12
The online game Highguard will be permanently shut down on March 12. The developers expressed gratitude to the over 2 million players who have engaged with the game since its launch.
Highguard Closes Its Doors Just Weeks After Launch - GameHaunt
Wildlight Entertainment's free-to-play raid shooter Highguard will shut down its servers on March 12, 2026, just 45 days after its late January launch. Despite attracting nearly 100,000 peak concurrent players on Steam and over 2 million total players, the game failed to retain daily active users due to harsh feedback on its format and loot systems. Tencent reportedly pulled funding, leading to significant layoffs at Wildlight Entertainment.
RIP Highguard: In a better world, an FPS is allowed to be unpopular
Wildlight Entertainment announced that its 3v3 raid shooter Highguard will shut down on March 12, just 45 days after its launch. Despite having a dedicated player base, the game was reportedly cut due to its backer, Tencent, withdrawing funding after it failed to become a major hit. The article criticizes the trend of live service games being quickly discarded rather than exploring options for continued play.
Highguard has raided its last fortress, will shutdown on March 12
Wildlight Studios announced that its live-service multiplayer shooter Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12, just 46 days after its launch. Despite efforts to add new content and support from over two million players, the game failed to build a sustainable player base. Factors contributing to its demise include a lack of marketing post-announcement, dwindling player counts, and reportedly, Tencent pulling funding.
Highguard Permanently Shutting Down March 12, One Final Update Announced | Console Creatures
The free-to-play hero shooter Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12, after a short and unsuccessful run since its late January launch. Wildlight Entertainment, which recently laid off most of its staff, will release one final update adding a new Warden, weapon, account progression, and skill trees before service ends. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Free PS5 Shooter Being Delisted, Shuts Down Later This Month
The free-to-play PlayStation 5 hero shooter Highguard, developed by Wildlight Entertainment, will shut down its servers on March 12, 2026, just over a year after its release. The developer cited an inability to build a sustainable player base despite a final update adding new content. Reports indicate Tencent, a major funder, pulled its support, leading to layoffs.
Highguard is permanently shutting down barely a month after its debut
Wildlight Entertainment announced that its multiplayer live service shooter Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12, 2026, less than a year after its launch. Despite efforts and a player base of over 2 million, the studio cited an inability to sustain the game long-term. A final content update will be released this week before the servers go offline.
Highguard Is Shutting Down Just 46 Days After Launching
The live-service shooter Highguard is shutting down on March 12, just 46 days after its launch, due to an unsustainable player base. Despite a strong initial launch with over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam, player numbers dropped rapidly. Developers cited the inability to build a long-term player base as the reason for the closure.
Highguard announces inevitable shutdown, coming soon
Wildlight Entertainment has announced that its game Highguard will shut down on March 12th due to a failure to build a sustainable player base following a criticized launch. Despite a final update adding new content, the developers could not overcome the initial backlash and dwindling player count. The game launched on January 26th and received criticism for its 'shadow drop' strategy and gameplay.
Highguard will be shut down on March 12th
Wildlight Entertainment has announced that its game Highguard will be shut down on March 12th due to an inability to build a sustainable player base. Despite recent layoffs, the team plans to release one final update including a new Warden, weapon, account progression, and skill trees before servers go offline. The game, which launched to mixed reactions, had attracted over 2 million players.
And there it is: Highguard is shutting down next week
Wildlight Entertainment has announced that their raid shooter Highguard will be shutting down its servers on March 12th. Despite reaching over two million players, the team cited an inability to build a sustainable player base for the game's long-term support. A final update is planned to release before the shutdown, including a new Warden, weapon, and progression systems.
Highguard Becomes Latest Multiplayer Game to Die
Wildlight Entertainment announced that its raid shooter Highguard will be shut down on March 12th, less than two months after its January 26th release. The studio cited an inability to build a sustainable player base, with Tencent reportedly pulling funding. Despite over 2 million players trying the game and a peak of 97,000 concurrent players at launch, Highguard failed to retain its audience. An update with new content will be released before the servers go offline.
Highguard is closing next week: 'Despite the passion and hard work of our team, we have not been able to build a sustainable player base to support the game long term'
Wildlight Entertainment announced that its PvP shooter Highguard will be shut down on March 12, just over a month after its launch. Despite over 2 million players trying the game, the developer cited an inability to build a sustainable player base. The studio had previously laid off most of its staff in February.
Highguard to Permanently Shut Down on March 12, Wildlight to Release One Final Update With a New Warden, a New Weapon, Skill Trees, and More - IGN
Wildlight has announced that its game Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12, after a brief period of operation. Before the shutdown, a final update will be released, introducing a new Warden, weapon, account progression, and skill trees. The developer cited an inability to build a sustainable player base despite initial strong launch numbers and positive feedback on its gunplay and update pace.
