Wildlight leadership previously claimed the studio wasn't being supported by a 'big organization.'

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Tencent's TiMi Studio Group was reportedly the undisclosed lead financial backer behind Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter Highguard, according to anonymous sources. This contradicts statements from Wildlight CEO Dusty Welch, who previously claimed the studio operated without the support of a 'big organization.' Highguard launched as a free-to-play title in January 2026, but failed to meet internal expectations, leading to widespread layoffs just two weeks after launch.

Report: Tencent was Highguard's secret financial backer