Ex-Highguard Developer Comments on the Negativity Surrounding the Game’s Launch

The reveal trailer for Highguard received a strongly negative reaction after debuting at the 2025 Game Awards, quickly racking up over 10,000 dislikes on YouTube. Some viewers falsely claimed the developers had paid for a prominent spot at the event, while many others drew unfavorable comparisons to the cancelled game Concord. Unfortunately, the game itself launched to similarly negative reviews, with many players forming their opinions before even getting a chance to play much of it. Since then, the developers have been working to overcome this initial negative perception.







