A "deep dive" Highguard showcase will finally give us an ...

What’s Happening

Real talk: Highguard is set to pull back the curtain with an “in-depth look at Highguard direct from the studio” on 26th January, which also just so happens to be the same day the free-to-play live-service hero shooter is expected to launch.

Read more Home News A deep dive Highguard showcase will finally give us an in-depth look at the mysterious game… But not until release day Featuring a full gameplay deep dive, year one plans, and much more. (yes, really)

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The Details

24, 2026 Highguard is set to pull back the curtain with an “in-depth look at Highguard direct from the studio” on 26th January, which also just so happens to be the same day the free-to-play live-service hero shooter is expected to launch. The “official launch showcase” will reportedly include a “full gameplay deep dive”, plus plans for the game’s inaugural year and “much more”, which is just as well, as we have heard extraordinarily little about the all-new PvP raid shooter since its announcement trailer at last month’s The Game Awards, which you can see below.

Highguard | Official Reveal Trailer Highguard | Official Reveal Trailer. Watch on YouTube Despite buying time to showcase the game at The Game Awards (or maybe because of it?

Why This Matters

), developer Wildlight Entertainment has d little since, which means we’re just a few days off from release with just a 180-second reveal trailer to show for it. If it wasn’t for the fact Steam activity has picked up in recent days , and a PS5 trophy list has popped up, you’d be forgiven for thinking it had been delayed. Hailing from several former Titanfall and Apex Legends developers, Highguard is a PvP raid shooter which will see players “ride, fight, and raid as Wardens”.

This is the kind of news that gets gamers talking across social media.

Key Takeaways

• That is to say, “arcane gunslingers” who have been sent to fight for control of a mythical continent.
• Hopefully we’ll find out more when the showcase goes live at 6pm UK time on Monday, 26th January.
• As for that PlayStation 5 trophy list for Highguard ?

The Bottom Line

As for that PlayStation 5 trophy list for Highguard ? There’ll be 33 PS5 trophies in total, including Plunderer, which is awarded when a player opens and acquires loot from at least 15 chests in a single match, and Animal Control for eliminating 20 enemy mounts.

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