Highguard, the recently released free-to-play raid shooter, appears to be collapsing. Fans noticed the Highguard website went dark earlier today. Now, visitors only see a cold, static screen. This technical blackout marks the latest failure for developer Wildlight Entertainment. Consequently, many players believe Highguard is going offline permanently.
Highguard Website Replaced by Error Message
The panic began when the official URL, PlayHighguard.com, stopped functioning. Instead of game details, the site now displays a simple message:
This site is currently unavailable.
Currently, the page shows only the game’s logo and a support email address. All information regarding the game’s world and features is gone.
Reports suggest the site has remained in this state since early Monday morning. So far, Wildlight Entertainment has stayed silent on social media. While the studio might be updating servers, the timing makes fans nervous. In the live-service market, a disappearing website often signals that a publisher is pulling the plug. Without an official statement, the community is left guessing if their progress and purchases will disappear forever.
A History of Rapid Decline
Fans are assuming the worst because of Highguard’s historically poor performance. Wildlight revealed the title as a “one last thing” surprise at the 2025 Game Awards in December. However, the reception was instantly cold. Viewers labelled the game generic and questioned the need for another online-only shooter.
Despite a rocky start, Highguard launched in January and peaked at around 97,000 concurrent players on Steam. Unfortunately, that interest was short-lived. The player count crashed by nearly 99% within weeks. Most users moved on to other games within 48 hours.
Wildlight attempted to save the game with a new 5v5 mode and balance patches, but these efforts failed. By early February, the peak player count dropped to a mere 1,600. This massive “player drain” killed the game’s ability to generate revenue through its cosmetic shop.
The “Concord Timeline”
The situation worsened on February 11, when Wildlight Entertainment laid off a huge portion of its staff. Only a small “core group” remains to keep the game running. Now, industry experts are comparing Highguard to high-profile failures like Concord.
The “Concord timeline” meme is currently spreading across Reddit and X, placing Highguard on a list of games that died immediately after release. Remaining players are now worried about their money. Since revenue comes entirely from microtransactions, users fear they won’t receive refunds if the servers shut down. Wildlight previously claimed they didn’t need huge numbers to succeed, but that statement now looks like a lack of a backup plan.
