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