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Highguard's final update - which Wildlight's "skeleton crew" crunched to finish - goes live, just days before the game disappears forever
Wildlight has released the final update for its free-to-play hero shooter Highguard, featuring a new Warden named Koldo, the Switchback weapon, and a new skill tree. Creative director Jason McCord acknowledged the 'skeleton crew' that worked to complete the update before the game's permanent shutdown. Despite the game's impending closure due to dwindling player numbers and funding issues, the team aimed to deliver these final features.
Highguard's beefy final update is live, with a "skeleton crew" having voluntarily "crunched" to get it out ahead of shutdown
Ahead of its March 12th shutdown, Highguard has received its final update, featuring new skill trees, a weapon called the Switchback, and a new warden named Koldo. This update was developed by a dedicated 'skeleton crew' at Wildlight who voluntarily worked overtime to complete it. Despite some compromises due to the rushed development, the additions are not expected to significantly impact the player experience.
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.
With A Week Left To Live, Highguard Releases A Season's Worth Of Updates
Despite its impending shutdown on March 12, Highguard is receiving a final, substantial update titled "The Farewell Tour." This update introduces account progression with a skill tree, a new weapon, and a new playable Warden named Koldo. Wildlight Entertainment's skeleton crew developed this update as a labor of love for the remaining player base.
Highguard dev Wildlight Entertainment confirms layoffs, "most of the team" depart following troubled launch
Wildlight Entertainment, the developer of the free-to-play shooter Highguard, has confirmed layoffs, with a core group of developers remaining to support the game. Former employees indicate that most of the team was let go following the game's troubled launch and mixed reception. CEO Dusty Welch acknowledged that the marketing and reveal trailer could have better represented the game's unique mechanics.
