Highguard proves beta testing isn’t an optional step anymore

On paper, I am Highguard’s target audience. I’m a hero shooter fan who built her career writing about Apex Legends (and is still secretly hoping we get a Titanfall 3 one day). I was a little baffled by its placement in The Game Awards‘ coveted “one last thing” spot, but I was absolutely willing to give it a chance. I enjoyed the game’s buttery smooth movement mechanics and satisfying gunplay, but still feel that something is missing, and I’m clearly not alone. I’ve spent most of the month since the game’s very rocky launch asking myself, “How the hell did this happen?”