Highguard Launches Episode Two Update Featuring Shapeshifting Warden Ekon and New Skydrift Map
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Highguard's Episode Two update introduces Ekon, a shapeshifting direwolf Warden who acts as his own mount, alongside the high-altitude Skydrift map and quality-of-life improvements.
Wildlight Entertainment is pushing forward with its live-service hero shooter by rolling out Episode Two for Highguard. The headline addition is Ekon, a legendary Wildwalker who brings a literal twist to traversal mechanics by shapeshifting into a direwolf. Because Ekon functions as his own mount, players can bypass traditional riding systems entirely when navigating the battlefield. Alongside the new character, the update introduces Skydrift, a fresh map set high above the clouds that leans heavily into verticality and floating terrain.
The latest patch also targets community feedback with several quality-of-life adjustments aimed at smoothing out the multiplayer experience. Players can now easily leave active parties directly through social cards, and eliminated players have been removed from the minimap to reduce visual clutter. These tweaks arrive as developer Wildlight continues to refine the core loop following the game's recent launch, which brought in a large wave of players alongside some early community debate over map sizes and squad formats.
Crafted by industry veterans with deep roots in games like Titanfall and Apex Legends, Highguard has sparked plenty of industry-wide conversation since its debut at The Game Awards. While early live-service rollouts always face scrutiny from modern players who expect perfection on day one, the team's steady cadence of updates shows a clear commitment to evolving the game alongside its community. You can read the original reporting over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Highguard, Hero Shooter, Wildlight Entertainment, PC Gaming, Console Gaming
Original article: Eurogamer