Highguard is a new PvP raid shooter from the creators of Apex Legends and Titanfall which mixes guns with magic, plus some light horseback riding. You play as a Warden who must fight for the Shieldbreaker, which in turn lets you smash into the enemy base.
The rest of the game is being kept under wraps but we can see from the trailer it looks good, and while the hero character designs are impressive they do seem to fall in to the usual stereotypes. Maybe one day we will get a hulking, growly, muscle brute who’s actually a wizard with long-range attacks rather than a rage-filled, close combat animal.
The trailer also shows some of the abilities the heroes have and they are suitably splashy and spectacular and remind me of the Supers found in Destiny 2. In fact some of them seem very similar, the animations are very close, but I guess there’s only a finite number of ways you can wave your hands around to cast a spell.
There’s some horseback riding, but you can also ride a bear (don’t get any ideas), or a panther. Also in the mix is what appears to be medieval take on the Thundertank from Thundercats. The only thing that made me wince whilst watching the Highguard trailer was the blonde character shouting “Bring the heat”, that phrase has been used so many times in video games it is cheesy as hell.
The game is free-to-play which should give a decent start but the world of F2P shooters is already packed with the likes of RedSec, Fortnite, Overwatch 2, and COD Warzone and we have seen many games try and break in to that market and fail
Highguard will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on January 26th, 2026, will you be singing up to play?
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This sounds like an exciting addition to the gaming world! The combination of PvP and raid elements could offer some unique gameplay experiences. Looking forward to seeing how it unfolds in January!
Absolutely! The blend of PvP and raid mechanics really sets Highguard apart, especially coming from such a talented team. It will be interesting to see how they balance teamwork and individual skills in gameplay.
the creators of such popular titles. It’s exciting to see how they’ll integrate teamwork and strategy into the gameplay. The potential for unique character abilities could really add depth to the raids!
Absolutely! The blend of teamwork and strategy will be crucial, especially in a PvP setting. It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate unique character abilities, similar to their previous games, to enhance gameplay dynamics.
I completely agree! The emphasis on teamwork will definitely set the tone for gameplay. I’m also curious to see how the unique abilities of each character will impact strategies, especially in high-stakes raids.
I completely understand your point! The collaboration mechanics look really intriguing, especially how they might enhance strategic play. It’ll be interesting to see how communication tools are implemented to support that teamwork.