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Tim Sweeney muzzled, Highguard crumbles, and the slow demise of Bluepoint - Patch Notes #43

Tim Sweeney's recent comments highlight significant shifts in the industry, particularly regarding Unity's new policies affecting asset publishers in China. This could impact developers relying on these assets, especially artists …

News Game Developer · 7 months ago
Highguard servers to go offline on March 12, 2026

Wildlight Entertainment's Highguard will shut down on March 12, 2026, due to an unsustainable player base. This closure affects all roles involved in the game's development, especially those focused on …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 1 week ago
Report: Fewer than 20 staff remain at Highguard dev Wildlight Entertainment

Wildlight Entertainment, the studio behind Highguard, has reportedly dwindled to fewer than 20 staff after significant layoffs. This drastic reduction follows a troubled launch, where the game lost 90% of …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 1 week ago
Could pre-launch open testing have saved Highguard?

The discussion around Highguard's development raises critical questions about the role of pre-launch open testing. Insights from former Wildlight Entertainment developers suggest that earlier community feedback could have identified issues …

News Game Developer · 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Report: Tencent was Highguard's secret financial backer

Tencent's involvement as a financial backer for Highguard raises questions about studio independence. This revelation contradicts previous claims by Wildlight leadership, who insisted they were not supported by a major …

News Game Developer · 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Highguard's high-profile mistakes should be a lesson for other developers | Opinion

Highguard's debut at the Game Awards highlights the risks of high-stakes marketing in game development. While it can elevate visibility, missteps can lead to significant setbacks. Developers should take note …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Highguard dev Wildlight Entertainment confirms layoffs, "most of the team" depart following troubled launch

Wildlight Entertainment has confirmed significant layoffs following the troubled launch of Highguard, with most of the team affected. This situation highlights the volatility in game development, especially after a challenging …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months ago
Wildlight Entertainment says it wishes Highguard "had been received better" after Game Awards reveal

Wildlight Entertainment's CEO, Dusty Welch, expressed disappointment over the reception of their free-to-play shooter, Highguard, following its reveal at the Game Awards. This sentiment highlights the challenges developers face in …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 2 weeks ago