Industry Defends Keighley as Highguard's Struggles Highlight Wider Instability
After Highguard's launch woes and mass layoffs at Wildlight following its Game Awards reveal, industry voices argue Geoff Keighley isn’t to blame for the game’s troubles, pointing to broader economic instability in the industry. Keighley defended giving Highguard exposure, while critics noted issues like the map size and early PC server problems; remaining Wildlight staff face uncertainty about delivering the 2026 content calendar amid the layoffs.
