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””’Highguard””’ is an upcoming free-to-play [[hero shooter]] developed and published by Wildlight Entertainment. It is scheduled for release on January 26, 2026, for [[PlayStation 5|PlayStation]] 5, [[Windows]], and [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]]<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |last=Patches |first=Matt |date=2025-12-12 |title=The Game Awards’ grand finale reveal was a game you’ve never heard of coming out in a month |url=https://www.polygon.com/highguard-trailer-tgas-2025-last-reveal/ |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=Polygon |language=en}}</ref> |
””’Highguard””’ is an upcoming free-to-play [[hero shooter]] developed and published by Wildlight Entertainment. It is scheduled for release on January 26, 2026, for [[PlayStation 5|PlayStation]] 5, [[Windows]], and [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]]<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |last=Patches |first=Matt |date=2025-12-12 |title=The Game Awards’ grand finale reveal was a game you’ve never heard of coming out in a month |url=https://www.polygon.com/highguard-trailer-tgas-2025-last-reveal/ |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=Polygon |language=en}}</ref> |
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2026 video game
Highguard is an upcoming free-to-play hero shooter developed and published by Wildlight Entertainment. It is scheduled for release on January 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S[1]
Gameplay
Highguard is designed as a PvP raid shooter where players take on the roles of “Wardens”—characters described as arcane gunslingers who fight for control over a mythical continent. Matches involve competing with rival crews to secure pivotal objectives such as the “Shieldbreaker,” which enables teams to launch assaults on enemy bases.[2] The game combines traditional first-person shooter mechanics with elements such as mounted combat, destructible environments, and fantasy-inspired abilities. It supports cross-platform play and cross-progression across all its launch platforms.[3]
Development
The game is developed by Wildlight Entertainment, a studio founded by industry veterans, many of whom previously worked on notable shooter franchises including Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Call of Duty. Wildlight was established to pursue original game development with creative freedom, and Highguard represents the studio’s debut title.[1] Highguard was officially announced during The Game Awards 2025 in December 2025, where it was revealed with a gameplay trailer that closed out the ceremony.[4]
Release
Highguard was revealed as the final announcement at the Game Awards in December 2025. Forbes‘s Paul Tassi reported that Wildlight did not pay for its reveal; the show’s producers scheduled it as the final trailer.[5] Several journalists found the game’s reveal questionable or lackluster, with some viewers expecting an announcement from an established series or different genre,[6][7][8] though others found the trailer intriguing regardless.[9][10][11] Following the announcement, it was noted that advertisement was limited, with a barebones website and no footage other than the trailer on the YouTube channel.[12][13]
References
- ^ a b Patches, Matt (2025-12-12). “The Game Awards’ grand finale reveal was a game you’ve never heard of coming out in a month”. Polygon. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ West, Josh (2025-12-12). “Highguard: Everything you need to know about the new F2P shooter”. GamesRadar+. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ Romano, Sal (2025-12-12). “Wildlight Entertainment announces free-to-play PvP first-person shooter Highguard for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC”. Gematsu. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ Flores, Johnny Jr. (January 16, 2026). “Highguard, The Game That’s Gone Radio Silent Since The Game Awards, Apparently Didn’t Even Pay For Its Spot”. TheGamer. Valnet. Archived from the original on January 18, 2026. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
- ^ Beistad, LB (January 16, 2026). “Highguard Was the ‘One Last Thing’ Announcement at The Game Awards, and It Apparently Didn’t Even Pay for the Spot”. Game Rant. Valnet. Archived from the original on January 17, 2026. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
- ^ Patches, Matt (December 12, 2025). “The Game Awards’ grand finale reveal was a game you’ve never heard of coming out in a month”. Polygon. Valnet. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Gratton, Kyle (December 12, 2025). “Game Awards Finales Aren’t What They Used To Be”. Screen Rant. Valnet. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Chalk, Andy (December 12, 2025). “Internet not convinced it should care about another PvP hero shooter, collective eye-roll plunges big Game Awards finale reveal into a YouTube dislikes hole”. PC Gamer. Future plc. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Kerry, Ben (December 12, 2025). “Opinion: The Game Awards’ Big Surprise Fell Flat, But I Have High Hopes For This New Xbox FPS”. Pure Xbox. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Shepard, Kenneth (December 12, 2025). “The Game Awards’ Big ‘One More Thing’ Reveal Didn’t Go Over Well”. Kotaku. G/O Media. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Miller, Matt (December 11, 2025). “New Fantasy Shooter Highguard Announced From Former Titanfall Devs, Launching In Weeks”. Game Informer. Gunzilla Games. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Tassi, Paul. “The ‘Highguard’ Mystery: Two Weeks To Launch And Complete Silence”. Forbes. Archived from the original on 2026-01-12. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ Brigstock, Jake. “What’s going on with Highguard? Silence since The Game Awards swirls speculation”. Indy100. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
