Hero Shooter

Josh Sobel, a former technical artist at Wildlight Entertainment, has reactivated his X account after deactivating it last month amid backlash from a post about Highguard's failure. He stands by the intent of his original comments but regrets the poor phrasing, attributing it to stress following the game's shutdown announcement. Highguard, a 3v3 live-service hero shooter, is set to go offline on March 12, 2026—45 days after its January 26 launch.

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NetEase Games and Marvel Games have unveiled the Path to Doomsday roadmap for Marvel Rivals, featuring Avengers-themed updates throughout 2026. The plan includes special events and modes inspired by MCU Avengers films, culminating in content for Avengers: Doomsday on December 18. A new asymmetric game mode centered on Loki is among the highlights.

Wildlight has updated its new hero shooter Highguard with a 5v5 raid mode available only this weekend, responding to player feedback on the original 3v3 format. The update also introduces a new base called Soul Well and various optimizations. This comes amid a post-launch dip in player numbers following an initial surge.

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Valve's invite-only hero shooter Deadlock has seen a surge in community engagement following its latest update, which introduced six new characters and a streamlined game mode. Players are voting on hero unlocks, fostering fan art and in-game campaigns. The update enhances the game's blend of MOBA strategy and agile combat, drawing over 100,000 concurrent players recently.

Wildlight Entertainment unveiled Highguard, a free-to-play PvP raid shooter, as the final world premiere at The Game Awards 2025. Developed by former Respawn Entertainment team members behind Titanfall and Apex Legends, the game blends sci-fi and fantasy elements with high-octane action. It is set to release on January 26, 2026.

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Marvel Rivals has launched its one-year anniversary event ahead of the game's early December milestone, featuring free limited-time rewards including a Legendary Jeff the Land Shark skin. Players can earn the Business Shark skin through in-game activities, alongside time-limited Units and other cosmetics. The event runs for three weeks, with premium options available for extended access.