Developer Wildlight Entertainment has issued a new content patch for its struggling hero shooter Highguard, adding maps, tools, and store items. The update comes amid layoffs and website issues, with developers teasing a dedicated raiding mode for next week. This follows concerns over the game's future after a poor launch earlier this year.
Highguard, a PvP hero shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, received a content-focused update on February 19, 2026, despite recent setbacks including studio layoffs and the game's website going offline.
The patch introduces the Cloudbreach base, set at a giant airship's launchpad, and the Lockpick raid tool, which allows players to shoot a dart at doors and windows to seize control from enemies during raids. A purple variant of the Lockpick adds an electric shock to nearby foes. New store offerings include Moonbruin mounts, resembling Dungeons & Dragons owlbears, and Iron Vigil-themed outfits.
Patch notes on Steam state: “This patch is purely content focused, with a brand new Base and a powerful new Raid Tool added to the game, along with new offerings in the Store.” Developers also previewed next week's update, which will feature “a new game mode focused on the Raid experience, as well as some balance adjustments to weapons, among other things.”
Raids in Highguard involve one team breaching a base to plant bombs on objectives, incorporating elements like destructible walls and gadgets such as zip-lines from siege towers, reminiscent of Rainbow Six Siege.
Addressing fan concerns, Wildlight staff member WL_Coronach commented on Discord: “Not sure on the timeframe, but basically needs to be transferred and simplified... Low priority atm (reputational damage already done). Now we just need to focus on delivering updates and content to improve.” An earlier statement to Eurogamer affirmed that a “core group of developers” would continue supporting the game, which is not closing.
Highguard faced challenges since its announcement at The Game Awards in December 2025 and January 2026 release, where it failed to gain traction despite ties to Titanfall and Apex Legends. Former developers noted: “We were turned into a joke from minute one.”
