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Apex and Titanfall Veterans Reveal Highguard, a Free-to-Play PvP Raid Shooter Launching Jan. 26

Built by Wildlight’s ex-Respawn team, the PvP raid shooter blends fantasy mounts with sci‑fi gunplay.

Overview

  • Highguard closed The Game Awards 2025 as the final world premiere from new studio Wildlight Entertainment.
  • The game releases January 26, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam with cross-play and cross-progression.
  • Players compete as Wardens for the Shieldbreaker before breaking into and destroying the opposing base to secure territory.
  • The setting mixes horses, magic, airships, and creature companions with firearms and character abilities.
  • Wildlight, founded in 2021 by leaders from Apex Legends and Titanfall, positions Highguard as its first step toward a new game universe.