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Highguard Game Shutting Down Less Than 2 Months After Launch
4 Mar
Summary
- Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12th, after its January 26th debut.
- The free-to-play squad shooter reached 2 million players but lacked sustainability.
- A final update will introduce a new character and weapon before closure.
Highguard, the free-to-play squad shooter from developer Wildlight Entertainment, will cease operations permanently on March 12th. This comes less than two months after the game's debut on January 26th, despite reaching 2 million players.
Wildlight stated that the game did not achieve a sustainable player base for long-term support. A final update, scheduled for release tonight or tomorrow, will introduce a new character and weapon before the game's closure.
The studio, founded by former developers from major franchises like Apex Legends and Call of Duty, faced layoffs in February. This development mirrors a growing trend of challenges faced by live-service games attempting to capture significant market share and consistent revenue.
Other recent examples include Sony's abrupt closure of its studio and the game Concord, and layoffs impacting Riot's fighting game 2XKO. Despite these setbacks, the pursuit of live-service success continues, with companies like Sony still investing in future titles in the genre.
