Highguard has fielded all sorts of opinions since it launched Monday. I’m not huge on it, but PC Gamer staff writer Morgan Park spoke more positively of it in his impressions—though he did say it’s “ill-timed” given the larger shift toward more casual, chaotic fun that shooters are taking right now. It seems like Highguard may already be moving in that direction itself, though, as it’s now toying with a “hectic” alternate format.
“We heard the feedback,” opens the first patch note from the latest post on Highguard’s Steam community blog. The new 5v5 mode was implemented just four days after release on Jan. 30, which is a pretty impressive turnaround time for something added in response to community sentiment. You don’t have to scroll very far down on the Steam reviews or on the game’s subreddit to see people put off by the 3v3 format, as in this thread from user mexicantacothief.
Don’t expect this to replace 3v3 as Highguard’s primary format though: “This is a separate playlist and not meant to replace 3’s. 3v3 Raids are still there for people who enjoy it!”
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