Highguard, the newly released free-to-play shooter, has made a significant splash on Steam, attracting nearly 100,000 concurrent players on its launch day. However, this impressive player count is overshadowed by a staggering 13,000 negative reviews, revealing a stark divide between player enthusiasm and satisfaction. Despite the excitement surrounding its announcement at The Game Awards, where it was the final reveal of the night, Highguard’s reception has been mixed. Players have expressed concerns primarily about the game’s large map size, which many feel is ill-suited for the 3vs3 matchups.