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Marvel Rivals Drops Seamless Patch Today With Zero Downtime & Much-Needed Fixes
Marvel Rivals successfully deployed a patch on March 12th with zero server downtime, a rarity for live service games. The update includes new character cosmetic bundles and addresses several significant bugs, including issues with the Punisher's proficiency display, Rogue's costume, controller remapping on consoles, and Hulk's communication during abilities. The developers' transparent and character-focused patch notes have been praised for their approach to community communication and respect for player time.
Highguard (XS) Review | VGChartz
Highguard is a rewarding hero shooter that blends various personalities, though its identity conflicts with player engagement. Despite an unrealized roadmap, the game offers a compelling experience that encourages players to continue for 'just one more game'.
Marvel Rivals executive producer pushes back on idea that live-service scene is running out of room
Marvel Rivals executive producer Danny Koo believes there is still room for growth in the live-service game market, despite the crowded landscape. He argues that the hero shooter genre is a niche within the larger shooter category and that global markets offer ample opportunity for new titles. Koo emphasizes the importance of unique offerings, strong live service support, and thorough player testing for games entering the competitive space.
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.
One of Marathon's best tricks? It dodges the "Blorko" problem that doomed Concord and Highguard
Bungie's upcoming shooter Marathon distinguishes itself from recent hero shooter failures like Concord and Highguard by focusing on functional 'Shells' rather than heavily marketed individual characters. This approach allows players to engage with distinct playstyles without the pressure of immediately bonding with pre-defined personalities, a strategy that has proven challenging for other games in the genre.
World of Tanks Heat talks up its hero characters, War Thunder gameplay is mistaken as real-world war footage
World of Tanks HEAT, an arcade-style spin-off, has revealed details about its hero characters and their abilities, functioning similarly to a hero shooter with tanks. Meanwhile, a viral video falsely claiming to show real-world combat footage was confirmed to be gameplay from War Thunder, with Gaijin Entertainment's head of PR Konstantin Govorun confirming the footage's origin.
Marathon’s Absurd Pickpocketing Drone Shows How Bungie Is Doing Extraction Shooters Differently - IGN
Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon differentiates itself with unique hero classes, or 'shells,' offering deep customization and novel abilities. The Thief shell, in particular, features an x-ray scanner for loot detection and a drone capable of pickpocketing enemies, adding a unique twist to the genre's tension and exploration.
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.
You’ve got a whopping one week to play Highguard’s last patch, hero, and account progression system
Wildlight has released the final update for its hero shooter Highguard, introducing an account progression system, a new hero named Koldo, and a new gun. The game is scheduled to shut down on March 12th, after a brief 45-day lifespan, due to an inability to build a sustainable player base despite an initial surge in popularity.
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.
Marvel Rivals teases a year of Avengers content, new mode, and Season 7 characters
NetEase has revealed a year-long content roadmap for the hero shooter Marvel Rivals, heavily featuring Avengers-themed events and game modes. New additions include an asymmetrical Loki mode in April, new maps, PvE gameplay, and new heroes for Season 7, with speculation pointing to Black Cat and White Fox. Players can also expect new costumes for Psylocke and Captain America on March 6th.
Not wanting to be overshadowed by Overwatch, Marvel Rivals sets 'Path to Doomsday' roadmap, honouring all Avengers movies with brand-new content
Marvel Rivals has unveiled its 'Path to Doomsday' content roadmap, which will introduce new content inspired by the Avengers movies leading up to the release of Avengers: Doomsday. The roadmap begins in April and will feature in-game events and modes based on The Infinity Saga, culminating in a celebration on December 18th. The first event will allow players to control Loki with enhanced abilities against the Avengers.
Marvel Rivals Season 7 tease new heroes – Black Cat and White Fox could be on their way
NetEase is teasing the arrival of Black Cat and White Fox as new playable heroes in Marvel Rivals with the launch of Season 7 on March 20. A recent social media post hinted at a "master thief and secret agent" colliding in New York, aligning with the characters' backgrounds. While not officially confirmed, these teases strongly suggest their inclusion, with more details expected as Season 7 approaches.
Overwatch's grand revamp event is a suffocating blip in an otherwise successful return to form
The author expresses renewed enjoyment for Overwatch following its recent revamp, but criticizes the "Conquest" event for its overly demanding and restrictive structure. Despite the event's flaws and a progression bug, the author anticipates its eventual end and hopes for better-designed future events from Blizzard.
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.
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.
Marvel Rivals Roadmap Includes MCU Tie-Ins Leading Up To Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel Rivals is rolling out a roadmap of limited-time events and modes throughout 2026, heavily featuring MCU tie-ins that will culminate with Avengers: Doomsday. The first event in April will center around Loki, with subsequent events in June, August, and October referencing specific Avengers films. The game, released in December 2024, is also set to introduce new heroes in Season 7.
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.
