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Highguard Rolls Out Episode 2 With New Warden, Skydrift Map, Free Wolf Mount, and 3v3 Ranked

Wildlight signals a pivot to tighter competition with fast updates that clarify the Gear Up loop.

Overview

  • The update is live today and introduces a 3v3-only Ranked ladder with seven tiers from Bronze to Grandmaster and end-of-episode rewards.
  • Ekon joins the roster as a shapeshifting direwolf who applies Dread to reveal wounded enemies, sends a tracking spirit wolf, and unleashes a map-wide howl.
  • Skydrift debuts as a floating sky-palace battleground playable in both 3v3 and 5v5, featuring vertical routes via Sky Jumpers and extensive traversal.
  • All players receive a free wolf mount, and a Shadow Wolf skin can be unlocked by completing 10 Ranked matches.
  • Gear Up is reworked with better POI loot, clear waypointing and Ultimate Charger visuals, plus a new Stats menu and performance/netcode tweaks, though the notes do not address cheater or matchmaking concerns.