Schreier explained why Highguard resembles a pile of stinky shit: Kili is definitely not to blame here.

Schreier Explains Why Highguard Resembles a Pile of Stinking Garbage: Kili Definitely Not to Blame

Former employees cite arrogance as the main reason for the failure.

The studio was founded by former Respawn Vice President Dusty Welch along with the creators of Titanfall and Apex Legends. The first concept — a survival shooter — failed, giving way to the dynamic Highguard.

The release on January 26 showed 97 thousand concurrent players in the first hour, but the very next day the number dropped below 20 thousand. The reviews were devastating.