Highguard studio hit by layoffs weeks after launch: Here's everything you need to know
(Courtesy :Â Wildlight Entertainment)
The game is still live for now
Recently, it has been reported that Wildlight Entertainment, the studio behind the new fps hero raid shooter, Highguard, has just laid off a large portion of its workforce just weeks after the launch.
This news has resurfaced after several employees have posted about their departures on LinkedIn. This has definitely raised concerns about the game’s future among the players. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Highguard’s future is not looking good
After reports of layoffs, Wildlight Entertainment released an official statement saying the studio had a tough decision to make about separating from several of its staff and retaining a smaller core staff.
The rest of the group will also proceed to support and build Highguard in the future, according to the announcement. The player community and the company also appreciated the support of their employees.
Several developers have publicly addressed their layoffs. One of them was level designer Alex Garner, who expressed his disappointment over unreleased content that the team had worked on but never saw the light of day.
Principal Sound Designer Geoffrey Garnett and Gameplay Engineer Geoffrey Tucker both affirmed their resignation and characterized the experience as bitter and sweet and thanked their colleagues at the studio. The restructure affected other staff members who were of the same mindset.
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Conclusion
The situation is going to be very difficult for the studio right now with the remaining members. For now, it is unconfirmed how the studio is going to operate for the rest of the year.
They have already released the roadmap for this year, but many fans are already speculating how long before the game gets shut down.
FAQs
Why did Wildlight Entertainment lay off staff?
The studio has not shared specific reasons, but the layoffs reportedly came shortly after Highguard’s launch, likely due to restructuring and the challenges of supporting a live-service game.
Is Highguard shutting down after the layoffs?
No. Wildlight confirmed that a core development team remains in place to continue supporting and updating the game.
When was Highguard released?
Highguard launched on January 26, 2026, as a free-to-play raid shooter.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.