Most of Wildlight’s Highguard Team Reportedly Cut Days After Launch

Former level designer Alex Graner says Wildlight Entertainment has let go of most of the staff behind Highguard, just weeks after the game's January 26 release. The free-to-play raid shooter had a rocky reveal and mixed reception, and the post-launch team shake-up raises questions about the project's future content and support.

• Alex Graner posted on LinkedIn that he and the bulk of the Highguard team were laid off; the exact headcount has not been confirmed.
• Highguard launched on January 26 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S after a controversial reveal during The Game Awards 2025.
• Wildlight recently pushed an Episode 2 update adding ranked play, a new hero, and an additional map, and the game drew positive notes from some critics.
• It’s unclear whether unfinished or planned content will be completed following the cuts; the status of future updates is unknown.
• Game Informer has contacted Wildlight for further details and will update the story if the studio responds.