Highguard Player Count Holds Steady as 5v5 Mode Becomes Permanent

Five alive.

Highguard, the free-to-play shooter, appeared to be in trouble shortly after launch when its initial player count plunged to concerningly low levels. Recent player-tracking data from SteamDB, however, shows the game averaging roughly 7,000 concurrent players over the past couple of days, indicating a measure of stability following the early falloff.

Alongside the steadier numbers, the developer has made the game's 5v5 mode permanent. The move cements a core competitive format for matches and arrives as the player base levels out after the launch dip.

The latest reporting on the situation is available via Push Square, which first highlighted the SteamDB figures and the decision to retain 5v5 as a permanent mode. Continued monitoring of concurrent players will determine whether the recent plateau develops into a sustained audience.

Source: Push Square