Poll: Are You Playing Highguard?

Push Square has opened a reader poll to gauge engagement with Highguard, the title that closed The Game Awards 2025 on the recommendation of host Geoff Keighley. The poll follows a wave of initial player feedback that suggests the game’s early momentum may be fragile.

Highguard entered the spotlight with significant expectations due to its high-profile showcase, but early reactions have been mixed. Comment threads and community discussions have expressed concerns about longevity, first impressions and whether the game delivers on the promises made during its promotional push. These early voices have prompted outlets such as Push Square to ask readers whether they are actively playing the title.

Industry watchers note that launch visibility, especially from events such as The Game Awards, often creates a spike in attention that can be hard to sustain. Factors including technical stability, content depth and perceived value typically shape player retention in the weeks after release. Highguard’s placement at the end of a major awards show created strong expectations that will influence how those early impressions are interpreted.

Push Square’s poll remains live and serves as a snapshot of reader sentiment during Highguard’s opening period. Further data from established player-count trackers and extended community feedback will clarify whether early concerns translate into longer-term decline or if the title recovers as updates and broader impressions emerge.

Full coverage and the poll can be found on Push Square: https://www.pushsquare.com/features/poll-are-you-playing-highguard.