Alright gamers, strap in because we've got some major intel from the front lines! A former level designer, fresh off the Highguard battlefield after a Wildlight layoff, is dropping a mega-bombshell about why this free-to-play shooter might be missing its mark. According to this insider, the biggest culprit? Highguard went *all-in* on the 'sweaty' competitive 3v3 scene, and it utterly alienated a huge chunk of its potential player base! Our source suggests that the intense, tryhard meta and constant grind for ranked glory pushed away many casuals and even mid-tier players, ultimately shrinking the community instead of growing it. It seems sometimes, leaning too hard into the esports dream can turn into a nightmare for the average player. Ouch! Is this the ultimate GG for Highguard, or can Wildlight course-correct? This dev's take definitely has us thinking!