
The game Highguard unexpectedly appeared at last year’s Game Awards, taking the final reveal spot traditionally reserved for highly anticipated titles. Considering games like Star Wars: Fate of The Old Republic, a new Divinity game, and Tomb Raider: Catalyst were also shown, many were surprised a free-to-play hero shooter was the last presentation. Interestingly, Wildlight, the game’s developer, didn’t even have to pay for Highguard‘s trailer – host Geoff Keighley simply enjoyed it enough to include it. Despite the initial exposure, the game has faced significant criticism since its reveal.