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‘Highguard’ Breaks Silence, Will First Discuss The Game On Release Day
Highguard will reveal detailed gameplay and year one plans during a livestream on release day to clarify the game’s concept after weeks of silence, aiming to engage players.
- On January 23, 2026 the Highguard official Twitter account announced a Launch Showcase livestream for January 26, confirming the game remains on schedule for release day.
- After 40+ days of silence, Highguard social account returned following its December 12 reveal at The Game Awards, a slot that drew both eyeballs and scrutiny.
- Scheduled to go live Monday at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, the Highguard Launch Showcase will feature a full gameplay deep dive and year-one plans from Wildlight Studios.
- Gamers reacted widely online, with mixed responses as online critics said the initial reveal trailer failed to explain the game while supporters and Fortnite leaker Shiina offered praise or jokes.
- With roots at Respawn, former Respawn developers at Wildlight Studios face scrutiny as the launch showcase could shape Highguard's reception amid comparisons to Apex Legends' surprise launch across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.
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Highguard comes out of hiding on Monday
The announcement of Highguard — a new free-to-play PVP shooter from former Respawn developers at Wildlight Studios — was meant to end 2025's The Game Awards with a bang. Since then, though, it's largely been silence from Wildlight, following the game's December announcement.
A "deep dive" Highguard showcase will finally give us an "in-depth look" at the mysterious game... but not until release day
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.
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