Highguard, the free-to-play PvP raid shooter from former Titanfall and Apex Legends devs, launches worldwide Jan 26, 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. Launch times & gameplay inside.
Highguard, the free-to-play PvP raid shooter from former Titanfall and Apex Legends devs [Photo: X]
Highguard's global release has now been officially confirmed after all the waiting. The upcoming free-to-play PvP raid shooter has been under intense scrutiny since its reveal at The Game Awards 2025, largely due to its ambitious mix of FPS combat, raid mechanics, and fantasy elements.
Developed by Wildlight Entertainment, a studio founded by former Titanfall and Apex Legends developers, the game promises a fresh take on competitive multiplayer action. With its worldwide launch timing now locked in, players across regions are gearing up to jump into Highguard’s mythical battlegrounds simultaneously.
Highguard, a new free-to-play PvP raid shooter developed by Wildlight Entertainment, will launch globally on January 26, 2026. The game marks the first major title from Wildlight, a studio formed by former developers of hit shooters Titanfall and Apex Legends and aims to blend magic, team combat and objective-based shooter mechanics.
Highguard will be available on three major platforms at launch:
Players can access the game for free on these systems once it launches. The game features cross-platform play and progression, letting friends team up or compete regardless of device.
Highguard’s servers will go live simultaneously around the world, so players can begin playing once local clocks hit launch time. According to the global timetable:
This unified launch schedule lets players around the world jump into Highguard’s action nearly at the same time.
Highguard introduces a fresh take on first-person shooters by combining fast gunplay with tactical team objectives and fantasy elements. Players take on the roles of “Wardens”, arcane gunslingers fighting for control of a mythical continent.
Matches start with teams battling to secure the Shieldbreaker, a powerful object that unlocks the second phase of the match. Once a team controls it, they shift into a raid mode where they must assault and destroy the enemy base to secure territory and win the match.
The combat blends traditional shooter mechanics with mounted traversal, destructible environments, magical abilities, and close-quarters tactics. This mix gives players more variety than standard arena shooters.
To coincide with the game’s launch, Wildlight Entertainment is holding a Highguard Launch Showcase on January 26. The event will feature a gameplay deep dive, year-one content roadmap, and developer insights, giving players a closer look at what to expect beyond the first playable day.
The showcase comes after weeks of anticipation and limited updates since Highguard’s reveal at The Game Awards 2025. That initial trailer fueled excitement but also uncertainty due to limited information shared afterwards, a gap the launch showcase aims to close.
Highguard’s launch adds a new flavour to the shooter genre in early 2026. Its mix of strategic objectives, team play, and fantasy gunplay sets it apart from both battle royales and traditional team deathmatch shooters. With backing from developers behind Titanfall and Apex Legends, Highguard carries high expectations.
As players dive in, the game’s success will hinge on how well it balances competitive depth with accessible free-to-play mechanics — a key factor for long-term engagement.
Those logging in at launch can look forward to:
With global release now confirmed, players everywhere can prepare to jump into Highguard’s blend of magic, strategy and team combat as soon as servers open.
