Developer Wildlight Entertainment has announced a launch-day showcase for its free-to-play PvP raid shooter Highguard, set for January 26, 2026—the game's release date. The stream will include a full gameplay deep dive and year-one roadmap, following weeks of silence since its reveal at The Game Awards 2025.
Since Highguard's reveal trailer as the final world premiere at The Game Awards 2025—offered by host Geoff Keighley out of genuine interest, not payment—the studio had gone quiet amid hero shooter market skepticism. This changes with the 'Official Launch Showcase' streaming on YouTube January 26 at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET, 6 PM UK), promising in-depth gameplay beyond the initial trailer and future plans.
Highguard launches free-to-play on PC (Steam; 25 GB, mid-tier specs incl. 12 GB RAM, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0), PS5, and Xbox Series S|X with quality/performance modes. A PS5 trophy list features 33 achievements, like 'Plunderer' (open 15 chests in a match) and 'Animal Control' (eliminate 20 enemy mounts).
The event aims to counter initial mixed reactions and build hype in a competitive genre.