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MNN Global · March 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Free-to-play game Highguard cancelled weeks after launch

What happened: The free-to-play video game Highguard has been cancelled just weeks after its release, despite being featured prominently at The Game Awards in December.

Why it matters:

  • Players who invested time in the game will no longer have access to it.
  • The cancellation highlights challenges in sustaining new free-to-play games in a competitive market.

MNN Take: Highguard's quick cancellation shows how even high-profile games can struggle to maintain player interest and financial viability shortly after launch.

Sources: BBC Technology