Once I performed my first Highguard recreation final week, my literal first thought was: oh, there must be extra gamers on this map. The 3v3 raid mode was enjoyable sufficient, however the map is greater than large enough to help, and even profit from, 4v4, 5v5, and even 6v6 matches. Others felt the identical, and so Wildlight in a short time added what was described on the time as a “limited-time” 5v5 mode, and now, the studio says that mode will probably be everlasting.
Over on Twitter, Wildlight says there have been about the identical quantity of individuals taking part in 5v5 as the unique 3v3 over the weekend, which apparently was all they wanted to see.
“You’ve got been asking, and we’re completely happy to share—5v5 Raid Mode is right here to remain!” reads the tweet. “We recognize everybody hopping in over the weekend to present the mode a strive. We noticed a reasonably even break up between 3v3 and 5v5, which helped inform our choice.”
You’ve got been asking, and we’re completely happy to share—5v5 Raid Mode is right here to remain! ⚔We recognize everybody hopping in over the weekend to present the mode a strive. We noticed a reasonably even break up between 3v3 and 5v5, which helped inform our choice. pic.twitter.com/S0QfgCE7vKFebruary 2, 2026
Unsurprisingly – as a result of once more, I strongly suppose a 5v5 model at launch may’ve made a constructive impression on the sport’s total reception – the vibe within the Highguard neighborhood is celebratory.
“WE DID IT!” reads a publish on Reddit that is attracted nearly 200 upvotes within the hour it has been dwell. “5v5 is everlasting everybody!!! I am so completely happy proper now!”
“YESSSSSS WE ARE SO FAR BACK TO PEAK THAT WE NEVER EVEN LEFT IT,” reads one of many prime replies. “5v5 completely rocks.”
“It positively made a really huge distinction. Matches had been extra quick paced and frantic,” reads one other. “There’s nonetheless a whole lot of points i’ve with the sport however it is a good step.”
Skimming by the response on social media, a consensus appears to be forming that the unique 3v3 mode continues to be a worthy part of the sport, notably for individuals who need a slower-paced, extra methodical multiplayer expertise, whereas 5v5 is extra action-packed and fast-paced, which positively is smart contemplating the nearer quarters.
I’ve to say, I used to be planning to uninstall Highguard quickly, however I am gonna maintain off on that till I get some hands-on time with 5v5, particularly now that it is a everlasting factor. I can not assure it’s going to change my thoughts in regards to the recreation, however there is a stable likelihood it would since my greatest drawback was the map measurement.
