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Highguard’s failure happened faster than almost anyone expected. New reporting reveals the internal decisions, development challenges, and business factors that led to the game’s collapse shortly after launch.This breakdown from Bloomberg covers what went wrong with Highguard, including leadership decisions, production scope, live-service expectations, player retention issues, and why financial support was ultimately withdrawn. It also explains how Highguard fit into the broader multiplayer shooter market and why it struggled to gain traction despite significant backing.By examining confirmed reporting and timelines, this video documents how Highguard went from a highly anticipated live-service shooter to one of the most notable game failures of 2026.