Highguard’s developer has made the competitive 5v5 playlist a permanent option as the game struggles to hold onto its audience. The move follows a turbulent launch cycle and a period of playtests that improved first impressions, but wider debates about the title haven’t gone away.

  • Launch oddities: The game arrived after a quiet reveal at The Game Awards 2025 and suffered from poor early reception and dwindling concurrent players.
  • Developer response: Wildlight Entertainment reacted quickly to feedback, trialling a 5v5 format that has now been locked in as a mainstay feature.
  • Community reaction: The competitive mode has helped shift some sentiment in a positive direction, with players praising the tighter match format.
  • Lingering concerns: Despite the gameplay fixes, vocal controversy and criticism around the release and marketing still threaten long-term recovery.

Source: Eurogamer

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