| Highguard | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, Shooter, Multiplayer | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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Free-to-Play |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Wildlight Entertainment, Inc. | Wildlight Entertainment, Inc. |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1-4 | T |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBD | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for Highguard |
Highguard Latest News
⚫︎ Highguard was announced at The Game Awards 2025 as its closing act, with the game releasing on January 26, 2026.
Highguard Overview
Highguard is an upcoming free-to-play PvP first-person shooter developed by Wildlight Entertainment, a studio formed by former Apex Legends and Titanfall developers. Set in a fantasy-inspired world that blends firearms and magic, Highguard places players in the role of Wardens competing for control of fortified territories. Matches revolve around securing a powerful siege device known as the Shieldbreaker, which teams use to assault opposing strongholds and gain dominance.
Highguard appears to focus on objective-driven PvP raids and team coordination, with players combining gunplay, abilities, and mounted combat to attack or defend key objectives.
Highguard will release on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on January 26, 2026.
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| Steam |
PSN |
Xbox |
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| Wishlist Only | |||||
Highguard Gameplay
Highguard revolves around competitive PvP battles where teams contend over an objective called the Shieldbreaker that can be used to penetrate enemy defenses and claim their territory.
The game is played from a first-person perspective and combines gunplay with character abilities and mounted movement. The challenges primarily come from enemy teams and fortified bases, encouraging organized pushes and strategic use of abilities rather than isolated encounters.
Highguard Announcement Trailer
Highguard | Official Reveal Trailer
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