Despite already having the reputation of ‘just another hero shooter’, Highguard has been a talking point since its announcement at the end of 2025. Turnover for the game’s release has been rapid, launching just over a month later, and we can finally see what all the fuss is about.
In many ways, Highguard has shown shades of unsuccessful hero shooters of the past, and with all the competition, it’s an incredibly difficult genre to get a foothold in. So, after all the drama surrounding the game, the question arises of whether Highguard can be a success, and what success would even realistically look like.