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Most of Highguard Studio Has Been Laid Off Says Former Dev, Wildlight Confirms - IGN

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  • Despite a strong start, Wildlight’s engagement collapsed quickly, leading to major layoffs and uncertainty about the title’s future.
  • The launch was marred by hostile reveal discourse, with independent dev-led roots cited as deserving better reception amid the backlash.
  • Online culture and ragebait fueled negative reception, with creators noting the trailer sparked immediate hate and long-lasting criticism.

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16 days after Highguard's launch, the studio has laid off 'most of the staff'

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/16-days-after-highguards-launch-the-studio-has-laid-off-most-of-the-staff/Pcgamer.com
16 days after Highguard's launch, the studio has laid off 'most of the staff'

Highguard Studio Hit With Layoffs Weeks After Launch

https://kotaku.com/highguard-studio-developer-layoffs-wildlight-entertainment-2000667841Kotaku.com
Highguard Studio Hit With Layoffs Weeks After Launch

Highguard’s developer reportedly lays off ‘most’ of its staff just over two weeks after launch

https://www.theverge.com/games/877674/highguard-wildlight-entertainment-layoffsTheverge.com
Highguard’s developer reportedly lays off ‘most’ of its staff just over two weeks after launch

Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment confirms layoffs

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wildlight-entertainment-reportedly-lays-off-staff-within-weeks-of-first-game-s-launchGamedeveloper.com
Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment confirms layoffs

Highguard was "doomed" on its own merits, says indie games veteran, and "now you have a developer still unable to believe they made a bad game"

https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fps/highguard-was-doomed-on-its-own-merits-says-indie-games-veteran-and-now-you-have-a-developer-still-unable-to-believe-they-made-a-bad-game/Gamesradar.com
Highguard was "doomed" on its own merits, says indie games veteran, and "now you have a developer still unable to believe they made a bad game"

‘Highguard’ Developer Wildlight Entertainment Lays Off Multiple Staffers Less Than a Month After New Game’s Launch

https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/highguard-developer-wildlight-layoffs-1236660315/Variety.com
‘Highguard’ Developer Wildlight Entertainment Lays Off Multiple Staffers Less Than a Month After New Game’s Launch

Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment lays off staff just two weeks after release

https://www.polygon.com/highguard-developer-wildlight-entertainment-layoffs/Polygon.com
Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment lays off staff just two weeks after release

Highguard has already laid off most of its staff as fans fear shutdown

https://metro.co.uk/2026/02/12/highguard-already-laid-off-staff-fans-fear-shutdown-26850125/Metro.co.uk
Highguard has already laid off most of its staff as fans fear shutdown

Highguard layoffs confirmed two weeks after game's release

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8ln4l0wq4oBbc.com
Highguard layoffs confirmed two weeks after game's release

'We accomplished a lot, and I couldn't be more proud' — Wildlight Entertainment confirms layoffs at Highguard studio two weeks after the game's launch, which a former dev says has affected most of the team

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-industry/highguard-studio-wildlight-entertainment-confirms-mass-layoffs-that-seemingly-impacts-the-majority-of-the-team-but-says-a-core-group-of-developers-will-keep-the-game-runningTechradar.com
'We accomplished a lot, and I couldn't be more proud' — Wildlight Entertainment confirms layoffs at Highguard studio two weeks after the game's launch, which a former dev says has affected most of the team

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