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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 · 6 months, 4 weeks 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 ago
Update: Wildlight Entertainment confirms layoffs two weeks after Highguard launch

Wildlight Entertainment has confirmed that nearly all developers have been laid off following the launch of Highguard, leaving only a core team. This significant reduction raises concerns about the studio's …

News Game Developer · 7 months, 3 weeks 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 ago