Highguard cements permanent 5v5 mode after patch-led rebound
TL;DR
After patching and testing a limited-time 5v5 mode, Highguard has made the mode permanent as Steam reviews shift to Mixed and players gravitate toward a quicker, more frenetic experience; PC player counts are falling despite crossplay helping matchmaking, leaving the game's long-term future in flux but with a promising path if the mode sustains momentum.
- As player numbers fall, Highguard makes the actually-quite-good 5v5 mode permanent Eurogamer
- The Highguard Devs Explain That Terrible Game Awards Reveal Kotaku
- One game idea per day: the true story behind Highguard's 'wild' four-year development Polygon
- Highguard Review So Far IGN
- ‘Highguard’ Maker Talks About the Game’s Dramatic Launch Bloomberg.com
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