Can Highguard recover from the vibe shift in FPS games?

Highguard launched this week to an onslaught of negative reviews, but is it just poorly timed? FPS games have undergone a vibe shift in the last twelve months that has seen the resurgence of more casual multiplayer experiences like Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders, along with casual modes for The Finals, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Rainbow Six Siege X, and Deep Rock Galactic. What caused this shift, and what can Highguard learn from these games going forward?

00:00 – Highguard’s negative reception 01:43 – Battlefield 6 02:49 – Arc Raiders 03:54 – Gaudy cosmetics are out 05:00 – Less sweaty modes in competitive shooters 05:57 – Co-op shooters still going strong 06:47 – People will pay for games if they are complete 07:27 – What’s next for Highguard?

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Can Highguard recover from the vibe shift in FPS games?

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