Highguard, the upcoming PvP raid shooter developed by Wildlight Entertainment—a studio founded by veterans of Apex Legends and Titanfall—is set to launch on January 26, 2026. (gematsu.com) The game was first revealed at The Game Awards in December 2025, closing the ceremony with its announcement trailer. (gamingtrend.com)
Despite the initial excitement, Wildlight Entertainment has maintained a low profile since the announcement, with no significant updates or promotional materials released. However, recent developments suggest that the game is progressing as planned. A PS5 trophy list for Highguard has surfaced online, indicating that the game is on track for its scheduled release. (pushsquare.com)
The trophy list reveals 33 achievements, ranging from bronze trophies for completing tutorials and matches to a gold trophy for winning a Raid Mode match in under 12 minutes without any team member dying. The Platinum trophy, named 'Pendragon,' is awarded for completing all other trophies. (psu.com)
Highguard is a free-to-play PvP raid shooter where players, known as Wardens, will ride, fight, and raid to control a mythical continent. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with cross-play and cross-progression support across all platforms. (gematsu.com)
Despite the limited promotional activity, the appearance of the PS5 trophy list suggests that Highguard is progressing as planned and is set to launch on January 26, 2026. Fans can look forward to experiencing this new PvP shooter from the creators of Apex Legends and Titanfall in just a few days.
Highguard Shows Signs of Life Ahead of Release:
- New FPS from Titanfall and Apex Legends devs shows signs of life on Steam after weeks of radio silence, just days before its release date, Published on Wednesday, January 21
- Hero shooter Highguard reportedly didn't even pay for the Game Awards slot that's earned it so much preemptive hate-the showrunners thought it deserved the spotlight, Published on Sunday, January 18