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Highguard to Shut Down After Rapid Player Decline

3/7/2026

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  • Highguard, a hero shooter developed by Wildlight, will shut down on March 12, 2026 after 45 days of live service.
  • Wildlight cited insufficient revenue and an unsustainable player base as the reasons for the closure.
  • The game started with about 2 million players but lost 90% of its audience within a week.
  • Criticism centered on lack of originality and engaging content, with Concord cited as a title facing shutdown risks.