Live-Service Shooter

Wildlight lays off most Highguard developers after rocky launch

February 12, 2026 由 AI 报道 AI 生成的图像

Wildlight Entertainment has laid off the majority of its team working on the live-service shooter Highguard, just weeks after the game's release, but confirmed that a core group will continue supporting it. Former tech artist Josh Sobel highlighted the toxic online reaction that followed the game's reveal, including personal harassment and review bombing. The studio expressed pride in its work and gratitude to players who engaged with the game.