Highguard cements permanent 5v5 mode after patch-led rebound
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After patching and testing a limited-time 5v5 mode, Highguard has made the mode permanent as Steam reviews shift to Mixed and players gravitate toward a quicker, more frenetic experience; PC player counts are falling despite crossplay helping matchmaking, leaving the game's long-term future in flux but with a promising path if the mode sustains momentum.
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