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Highguard launches Raid Rush mode as player counts decline
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Developer Wildlight Entertainment has released a new fast-paced mode for its hero shooter Highguard in an effort to retain players amid falling concurrent numbers. The update arrives as the game faces challenges following its recent launch and subsequent layoffs at the studio. Raid Rush eliminates the looting phase to focus on direct base raids.
Honor of Kings, developed by Tencent TiMi Studio and published by Level Infinite, has officially launched in India for iOS and Android devices. The launch includes classic 5v5 gameplay, localised elements, in-game events, and an expanding esports pathway. Indian teams will receive two slots at the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 during the Esports World Cup in Riyadh.
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In a recent podcast, Highguard's senior level designer Alex Graner detailed why the game's initial 3v3 mode alienated casual players, as Wildlight Entertainment fully shifts to 5v5 formats like Raid Rush following funding cuts from Tencent and layoffs reducing the team to around 20.
Ubisoft has confirmed that its €1.16 billion transaction with Tencent remains on track to close in the coming days. The deal involves Tencent acquiring a minority stake in the company's new subsidiary, Vantage Studios, which houses major franchises like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six Siege. This announcement follows a delay in Ubisoft's recent financial report, which sparked speculation but was attributed to auditing issues.