Overview
- The studio announced on X/Twitter that 5v5 Raid Mode is "here to stay" following its limited-time test.
- Permanence was confirmed roughly three days after the experimental rollout began.
- Developers reported a fairly even split in participation between 3v3 and 5v5 during the trial, guiding the call.
- Reviewers and players say 5v5 delivers faster pacing and better fills the game’s large maps, while some view 3v3 as a slower, more tactical option.
- The change is part of rapid post-launch iteration as Highguard seeks to rebound from a Steam peak near 100,000 at launch to a recent 24-hour high of about 8,000.