Highguard releases patch notes for final update

High guard We'll get a final update today, March 4th at 4PM PST, as developer Wildlight Entertainment prepares for the shooter's imminent demise just a few weeks after its initial release. High guard's farewell update will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series

I've lived a short life High guard. The PvP raid shooter took the coveted final spot at last year's Game Awards ceremony, surprising as many people as titles such as: Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Tomb Raider: Catalyst, and theology They were all strong contenders to make the show a success. Instead, host Geoff Keighley clearly enjoyed the following: High guard During the initial hands-on sessions, he insisted on making it public at the event. Developer Wildlight Entertainment, comprised of industry veterans who previously worked in: Apex Legends and Battlefield 6Initially, the plan was to shadow drop the game in late January. But even with all that extra exposure, High guard It didn't find the player base it expected.

relevant

High Guard is scratching an itch I didn't even know I had.

High Guard is the internet's newest punching bag, and while it's far from a perfect game, it scratches an itch I didn't know I had.

Highguard to release final update later today

Earlier this week, Wildlight Entertainment announced news that the gaming community has been anticipating for the past few weeks. High guard It is officially closed. The servers will remain live until March 12th, and those who have stuck around since launch will have some new content to check out thanks to the final farewell update. The patch will go live on March 4th at 4PM PST on all supported platforms, ending support for the free-to-play title. According to the patch notes, which can be found below this article, the update will add account progression, allowing players to level up and earn XP and skill points to spend on new skill trees. There is also a new Warden known as Koldo and a new weapon, the Switchback Shotgun.

Balance the critic average

Easy (6)Medium (8)Difficult (10)

very good agreementThe reason life expectancy has become shorter High guard's failure will be a topic of debate for quite some time. However, the former developer at Wildlight Entertainment believes the shootout is doomed to fail because the studio is too heavily tilted towards the competitive scene. Alex Garner, who was the lead designer, High guardThat being said, going all-in on the game's 3v3 mode is likely to be your downfall. The developer noted that the 3v3 mode has always been the “sweatiest version” among things like battle royale, objective mode, and more. “I think that was the biggest factor that disappointed a lot of players. High guardsaid a former Wildlight developer.

Unfortunately, the end of the game wasn't much of a surprise. At the time of launch, High guard It reached nearly 100,000 concurrent players on Steam. But that number soon and quickly declined. Just last week, High guard The number of concurrent players on the platform dropped to 253, a new low. Of course, this doesn't take into account the number of people playing on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, but Steam numbers can be an indicator of a game's performance. We'll never know the shooter's official console stats, but it's clear there aren't enough players to keep the game alive.

It's unclear what High guardThe studio's closure has implications for those remaining at Wildlight Entertainment. It is yet to be confirmed whether the studio will go back to the drawing board and develop new titles, or if it will close the studio as well. Less than a month after release High guardWildlight announced layoffs from the studio. In a statement posted to its social media accounts, Wildlight said it had made the difficult decision to part ways with a number of its employees. At the time, it was said that a core group of developers would continue to provide support. High guardBut what the future holds for those left behind at the studio is now unknown.

High Guard final update patch notes

Account Progress

Now you can level up your account just by playing games. When you return to the lobby, you'll earn XP, level up, and earn skill points to use on new skill trees!

Everyone's account starts at level 0 and goes up to level 100.

Obtaining the first level rewards you with 5 skill points. Afterwards, you receive 1 skill point per level up to level 40, for a total of 44 points. This allows players to select up to two skill trees.

skill tree

The skill tree is designed to allow players to build upgrades for four different play styles. Each branch has a variety of options for the player to choose from, and every small node comes with two levels of power. Below is a list of what each branch focuses on, along with some examples.

intruder– For players who want to be unstoppable during raids, with some buffs and abilities focused on general combat effectiveness.
- Infiltration – Zipline your way deeper into the enemy base during a raid.
- Juggernaut – Destroying a wall grants a shield for a short period of time.
- Vanguard – When a siege tower enters, it receives a dome splitter and a thumper charge.
harvest– For players looking to increase Vesper benefits and the power of their Warden Ax
- Heavy Swing – Swing the ax with both hands to instantly destroy the Vesper Node.
- Shatter Orb – Destroy enemy soul orbs with a throwing ax or a regular ax swing.
- Field Crafting – Create armor, gear, and raiding tools on the battlefield
treasure hunter
– For players who like looting
- Treasure Seeker – Find and open hidden chests in PoI.
- Archaeologist – Can sell items to Merchant Flynn.
- Artifact Mastery – Gains additional magical properties when equipped with an amulet.
guardian– For players who enjoy defending and maintaining their team
- Resonant Walls – Reinforced walls are more durable.
- Unbreakable Armor – Prevents loss of armor on death once every 2 minutes.
- Vanguard – May spawn allies while defending your base.

Skills can be easily unlocked, and you can reset all points for free by clicking the bottom button.

We've adjusted XP gain to be very fast so players can earn points quickly and enjoy the full spectrum of features.

New Director – Koldo

Old souls bound together to protect the lost continent of Highguard.

Koldo was found in Highgard. Long before the continent disappeared, a lost soul is trapped in an armor and sets out to find answers about the past. Koldo uses the power of his soul to protect his allies.

Passive: Guardian Angel

Protect nearby friendly orbs from being destroyed.

Automatically deploys a shield when reviving an ally.

Tactics: Soul Shield

Deploy shields for you and your allies.

Ultimate: Battle Cry

Koldo raises the bar for creating protective domes. He can pick up the flag, carry it around, and drop it again at will.

When inside the dome, allies can regenerate health faster.

New Weapon – Switchback

Long range double barrel shotgun

The Switchback offers unparalleled versatility, comfortably handling both close and long range encounters. When used for hip fire, it becomes a shotgun. Aiming down the sights will transform the weapon into a marksman rifle.

The name “Switchback” comes from its unique double barrel design. You can fire twice in quick succession before needing to reload, but you can also adjust the rate of fire to maintain a continuous flow of fire.

Many wardens in the field tried to use switchbacks. Only a few have truly learned to master it.

gold version

The Switchback has two gold versions that can be found in loot boxes or Trader Flynn.