Highguard is a PC action game that launched in late January 2026. Since release, the game has become a focal point in broader industry conversation about reception culture. The creator of Gears of War publicly commented on the game's reception, expressing concern about what they characterized as an internet culture that reflexively dismisses new releases. Their remarks highlighted the gap between their personal impression of Highguard's quality and the skepticism it faced online, particularly regarding live-service mechanics and design choices that have become flashpoints in gaming discourse.
via TechRadar Gaming
The creator of Gears of War has taken to social media to post about the negative culture surrounding new live-service games.