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January 28, 2026
A poor surprise reveal for Highguard leaves it fighting an uphill battle for good reviews
In the fiercely competitive market of the online multiplayer game, Highguard’s rocky start means it now has a lot to prove
TL;DR
- Highguard, a new online multiplayer game by Wildlight Entertainment (formed by ex-Respawn staff), had a troubled launch.
- The game was revealed unexpectedly at The Game Awards, deviating from a planned shadow drop.
- Highguard combines shooter and MOBA elements with a fantasy/mythological styling and emphasizes fluid player movement.
- Following its launch, the game received negative reviews on Steam due to visual performance issues and long match queues.
- Despite attracting 100,000 players on day one, Highguard faces intense competition from established titles and upcoming games like Valve's Deadlock.
- The game's success depends on retaining players and building a community, a challenge exacerbated by its problematic reveal.
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