As The Game Awards 2025 came to a close, we got one more surprise: Wildlight–a team of devs led by folks who previously worked on Titanfall 2 and Apex Legends–announced its new game: Highguard. Not only that, the game will be playable in a few weeks.
A gameplay trailer showcased that Highguard leans into Apex Legends’ hero shooter formula but takes it in a different direction, opting for an objective-based raid shooter as opposed to a kill-or-be-killed battle royale. The narrative direction of the game is different too, opting for something that looks more high fantasy (like horses, magic, and pet familiars) while still maintaining that science-fiction flair when it comes to the various characters’ abilities and firearms.
On Steam, Highguard is described as a “PvP raid shooter where players will ride, fight, and raid as Wardens, arcane gunslingers sent to fight for control of a mythical continent. [Players will battle] rival Warden crews for possession of the Shieldbreaker, then break into and destroy the enemy base to secure territory in this all-new breed of shooter.”
It’s exciting to see former Titanfall developers exploring new creative directions with Highguard! The concept of combining fantasy elements with a raid shooter sounds intriguing. Looking forward to seeing how this project develops!
Absolutely! It’s fascinating how the shift from mechs to a fantasy setting can open up new gameplay mechanics and storytelling opportunities. Highguard might offer a fresh take on team dynamics and strategy that fans of both genres will appreciate.
I completely agree! The transition to a fantasy setting might also allow for more creative storytelling and character development, which could really enhance player engagement. It’ll be interesting to see how they blend mechanics from both genres.
Absolutely! The shift to a fantasy setting not only opens up new storytelling avenues but also gives developers the freedom to explore unique characters and lore. It’ll be interesting to see how they blend traditional fantasy elements with innovative gameplay mechanics.
a fresh twist to gameplay mechanics. It’ll be interesting to see how they integrate traditional fantasy elements with shooter mechanics, especially in character development and world-building. I’m curious about how the community will respond to the blend of genres!