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'I honestly thought Highguard looked pretty good' — Gears of War creator laments internet culture where…
Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski laments the current internet culture where players form negative opinions about games like Concord, Highguard, and Horizon Hunters Gathering before release, leading to "dogpiling." He notes that this trend makes it difficult for developers, as the public's minds are often made up before they even have a chance to play the game. Bleszinski believes it's no longer "cool to like something" and that games face intense scrutiny, impacting their reception.
After leaving Respawn to work on Highguard, a former Apex Legends developer has been rehired by EA
Former Apex Legends developer Derek Bentley has been rehired by Respawn Entertainment at EA after his previous studio, Wildlight Entertainment, shut down its hero shooter Highguard. Bentley will return as a principal environment artist for Apex Legends. This news comes as Apex Legends prepares to end its season updates on the Nintendo Switch.
New Cyberpunk TCG becomes the most-funded TCG game in Kickstarter history | News-in-brief
A new Cyberpunk-themed trading card game has become the most-funded TCG in Kickstarter history, surpassing $8.6 million. Separately, Sony has begun automatically refunding microtransaction purchases for players of the free-to-play hero shooter Highguard, which was shut down earlier this month due to failing to meet player retention metrics.
Sony appears to be auto-refunding Highguard players their microtransaction payments
Sony has begun automatically refunding microtransaction purchases made by players of the free-to-play hero shooter Highguard on PlayStation 5. The game, developed by Wildlight Entertainment and reportedly financed by Tencent subsidiary TiMi Studio Group, was shut down earlier this month due to failure to meet player retention metrics.
Highguard Players Are Seemingly Getting Refunds on PlayStation 5
Players of the free-to-play shooter Highguard are reportedly receiving refunds for in-game purchases on PlayStation 5, with Sony issuing them proactively. The game, developed by Wildlight Entertainment, was delisted and shut down on March 12, just 45 days after its launch, due to a failure to build a sustainable player base. Reports also indicate that financial backer Tencent withdrew funding due to the game's poor performance.
As the Highguard Dev Team Goes Dark, Refunds Reportedly Being Issued to PS5 Customers
The free-to-play online shooter Highguard has been shut down by developer Wildlight Entertainment after only a few weeks. Players who made in-game purchases on PlayStation 5 are reportedly receiving refunds from Sony. Wildlight Entertainment's online presence has also been removed, suggesting the studio may be closing its doors.
Highguard Microtransactions Are Being Automatically Refunded on PS5
Players of the first-person shooter Highguard are reportedly receiving automatic refunds for microtransaction purchases exclusively on PlayStation 5. This comes after the game's rapid decline in player interest, leading to significant layoffs at developer Wildlight Entertainment and the game's eventual shutdown.
Highguard developer Wildlight may be shuttering, as its digital footprint disappears overnight
Wildlight Entertainment, the developer behind the game Highguard, appears to be shutting down. The company's official website is now offline, and its LinkedIn profile has been removed, indicating the cessation of its operations.
Highguard Dev Wildlight Appears to Have Quietly Shut Its Doors
Wildlight Entertainment, the developer of the hero shooter Highguard, appears to have ceased operations. The studio's website and LinkedIn page are offline, and its ability to conduct business in California has been terminated. This follows the failed launch of Highguard, funding issues with Tencent, and widespread layoffs.
Highguard Players on PS5 Are Seemingly Getting Refunds for In-Game Purchases
PlayStation 5 players of the recently shut down game Highguard are reportedly receiving automatic refunds for in-game purchases. While Sony has not officially commented, players on other platforms like PC and Xbox Series X have not reported similar refunds. It remains unclear if this initiative is from Sony or the developer, Wildlight Entertainment.
Highguard Joins the Great Concord in the Sky, Now Officially Delisted on PS5
Highguard has been officially delisted from digital storefronts and is no longer playable as developer Wildlight Entertainment shuts down the game. The free-to-play online multiplayer shooter, from developers who worked on Apex Legends and Titanfall, failed to gain traction and is shutting down just 45 days after its launch. This marks a significant failure for Wildlight Entertainment, which also had to lay off a majority of its staff shortly after Highguard's release due to its lack of success.
Highguard technical artist returns to social media, apologizes for his "misdirected" anger about the game's troubled launch
Highguard technical artist Josh Sobel has apologized on X/Twitter for his public anger regarding the hero shooter's troubled launch and subsequent cancellation. Sobel, who had been absent for a month, admitted his online outburst was "misdirected" and poorly phrased due to stress, though he stands by the intent behind his criticisms of external narratives impacting the game.
Highguard is shutting down less than two months after launch
Wildlight Entertainment has announced that its free-to-play raid shooter Highguard will be shutting down its servers on March 12th, 2026, less than two months after its launch. Despite a passionate team and a final update planned, the game failed to build a sustainable player base, with funding from Tencent reportedly being pulled. Performance issues and controversial early gameplay decisions contributed to a poor first impression for the live service title.
Highguard: Why Wildlight’s Hero Shooter Collapsed in Under 50 Days | Invision Game Community
Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter Highguard collapsed less than two months after its launch, despite initial hype and strong player numbers on PC via Steam. The game suffered from gameplay flaws, balancing issues, repetitive maps, and poor matchmaking, compounded by fierce competition in the crowded hero shooter market. Internal struggles, including layoffs, further hampered the developer's ability to support the live-service title, leading to community backlash and a swift shutdown.
Engadget Podcast: Is the MacBook Neo the one?
The Engadget Podcast discusses Apple's latest hardware releases, including the new $599 MacBook Neo, refreshed MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max, iPad Air M4, and iPhone 17e. Hosts Devindra Hardawar and Nathan Ingraham also cover Spencer Ackerman's book 'Forever Wars' and the controversial use of AI by the Department of Defense.
Highguard gets a new playable character, skill trees and more ahead of next week's closure
Despite its impending closure on March 12, Highguard has received a significant final update introducing a new playable Warden character, account progression systems, and skill trees. Creative director Jason McCord stated the update was a passion project from the development team for the remaining player base.
Highguard stänger för gott
Wildlight Entertainment has confirmed that their free-to-play shooter Highguard will be shut down on March 12, less than two months after its January 26 release. Despite efforts and a player base of over two million, the game failed to build a sustainable community. Developers with experience from Apex Legends and Titanfall were involved in its creation.
Highguard director shares stats and thoughts on the game's failure, denies conspiracy theories about where it all went wrong: 'Nobody will know the true story of the studio or game'
Wildlight Entertainment has shut down its live service game Highguard after only 37 days due to unsustainable revenue, despite attracting over two million players. Studio head Chad Grenier shared performance insights and denied conspiracy theories, stating that the team made mistakes and the game simply didn't resonate with players. Tencent had previously pulled its funding for the project.
Highguard will shut down just 45 days after launch — 'We are witnessing the era of two month lifespan…
Wildlight Entertainment has announced that its online shooter Highguard will shut down on March 12, 2026, just 45 days after its January 26, 2026 launch. The studio cited an inability to build a sustainable player base despite over two million players engaging with the game. This closure follows a trend of high-profile live-service game failures, including Sony's Concord.
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.