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Highguard Will Officially End Service This Month
Wildlight Entertainment announced that its free-to-play shooter Highguard will cease operations on March 12, just 45 days after its January 26 launch. The developer cited an inability to build a sustainable player base, with reports indicating Tencent withdrew funding due to poor commercial performance and low player retention. The game remains available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Trump Administration targets Tencent’s gaming dominance in security probe, according to reports
Reports indicate the Trump Administration is investigating Tencent's significant ownership of gaming companies as a potential security risk. This probe, focusing on Tencent's dominance and its ownership of entities like Riot Games and stakes in Epic Games, stems from concerns over kernel-level anti-cheat software and data security.
Trump Administration Debating Allowing Chinese Company Tencent to Keep Its Stakes in U.S. Gaming Companies Such as Fortnite Maker Epic and League Dev Riot - IGN
The Trump administration is reportedly debating whether to force Chinese company Tencent to divest its stakes in U.S. gaming firms like Epic Games and Riot Games due to national security concerns. Officials are assessing the risk posed by Tencent's investments, including its ownership of Riot Games and a significant stake in Epic Games, ahead of a meeting with China's president. The U.S. Department of Defense previously classified Tencent as a Chinese military company.
Trump administration debates getting Chinese Tencent money out of US gaming over feared security risks
The Trump administration is reportedly debating whether to force Chinese company Tencent to divest its US gaming investments, citing national security concerns. This includes Tencent's full ownership of Riot Games and a significant stake in Epic Games. The administration is also concerned about Tencent's influence on games like Clash of Clans, despite its Finnish development.
Report: US government may compel Tencent to divest gaming investments
The US government, under the Trump administration, is reportedly considering forcing Tencent to divest its gaming investments due to national security and data privacy concerns. Investigations initiated under the Biden administration have raised questions about Tencent's access to data from millions of American players through its stakes in companies like Epic Games and Riot Games.
Trump administration reportedly considering pulling Tencent's gaming investments, potentially hurting Epic and Riot
The Trump administration is reportedly considering actions against Tencent's investments in major gaming companies such as Epic Games and Riot Games. This potential move could significantly impact these developers.
Highguard shutting down this month as live service obsession claims new victim
Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12, 2026, less than two months after its January 26 launch. Despite initial strong player numbers, the game failed to maintain a sustainable audience, leading to staff layoffs and Tencent reportedly pulling funding. The game's director, Chad Grenier, shared player statistics indicating PlayStation 5 as the primary platform and the US as the largest audience.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remaster/Remake Basically Confirmed
Ubisoft has confirmed a remaster or remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is in development, hinted at by an image titled 'Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced' in a recent brand update. The update also provided details on Assassin's Creed Shadows, Codename Hexe, Codename Invictus, and Assassin's Creed Jade, alongside news of a free 60fps patch for Assassin's Creed Unity on PlayStation 5 and Xbox One.
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.
Report: Trump administration may pressure Tencent to divest from US studios
A report indicates that the Trump administration is considering pressuring Tencent to divest its stakes in US-based video game companies like Riot Games and Epic Games. This potential action comes ahead of a planned meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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.
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 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 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.
"We now have a clear vision for how Sumo fits into the new world" - inside the slimmed-down Sumo Group
Sumo Group, now co-led by Gary Dunn and Andy Stewart, is refocusing exclusively on co-development and work-for-hire services for partners, moving away from self-funded IP. This strategic shift follows staff reductions and the divestment of several studios, with support from parent company Tencent. The company aims to leverage its expertise in working with established IPs and offers flexible funding models, including co-funding, to collaborate on projects across various platforms like PC, consoles, and Roblox.
Rotwood Brings Serious Absolum Vibes With A Shadow Drop On Switch 2
Klei Entertainment has surprise-released its new roguelike action brawler, Rotwood, on the Nintendo Switch. The game supports up to four players locally or online and features challenging combat that requires learning combos. Rotwood draws inspiration from games like Absolum and is the latest title from the developers known for Don't Starve.
