Wildlight Reveals Highguard FPS for 2026 Launch

Wildlight Entertainment, a studio founded by former developers from Respawn Entertainment, unveiled its debut title Highguard during The Game Awards, marking the event's closing reveal with a gameplay trailer and a confirmed release date.

The game, a free-to-play PvP first-person shooter, is set for launch on January 26, 2026, across PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Drawing from the expertise of creators behind Apex Legends and Titanfall, Highguard positions players as Wardens, arcane gunslingers who blend firearms with magical abilities in team-based raids across a mythical continent. The core objective involves competing against rival crews to seize the Shieldbreaker, a massive siege engine that enables players to breach and destroy enemy bases, securing territory in the process.

The reveal trailer showcased dynamic gameplay elements, including wallrunning, objective-based combat, and environmental destruction to create new paths. Players can summon mounts such as horses, bears, and panthers for traversal between objectives, adding a layer of mobility to the fast-paced encounters. Character abilities featured prominently, with Wardens employing skills like...