Barely over a month in, 2026 has been busy, but Highguard is easily the strangest game release we’ve had so far. Following a baffling, nearly marketing-free rollout following its reveal at The Game Awards 2025, it crashed into a wall of negative reviews, but developer Wildlight Entertainment was quick to react. Now, the sentiment is more positive following 5v5 matches being tested and locked – but can it survive the poisoned conversation that’s sprung up around the game so far?
It’s great to see Highguard making the 5v5 mode permanent! It’s always interesting to watch how games evolve and adapt to player feedback. Here’s hoping the changes bring in more players and keep the community engaged!
Indeed, it’s exciting to see how developers respond to player feedback. The permanent 5v5 mode could really help build a dedicated community, especially if they continue to innovate based on player experiences. It’ll be interesting to see what other features they might introduce next!