Highguard Surfaces with Monday Showcase After Post-Game Awards Silence
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Wildlight Studios is breaking its post-reveal silence with a launch showcase for Highguard on Monday, confirming the free-to-play PVP shooter is still on track for its January 26 release date.
When Wildlight Studios closed out The Game Awards in December with the reveal of Highguard, the studio behind the new free-to-play PVP shooter went completely radio silent. Built by former developers from Respawn, the title left players wondering what to expect since that initial teaser. Now, the team is finally breaking that silence with an official launch showcase scheduled for Monday at 10 AM PT on their YouTube channel.
The upcoming video promises a full gameplay deep dive alongside a roadmap for the game's first year of content. Up to this point, the community has only had a brief cinematic trailer to digest, so Monday's broadcast will be the first real look at how the shooter actually plays. More importantly, the showcase confirms that Highguard is sticking to its scheduled release date, launching on January 26 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
For a project coming from industry veterans known for high-movement multiplayer, the stakes are high, especially in a crowded live-service market where players expect robust long-term support and fair digital economies. Monday's deep dive should finally give the community a clear picture of what Wildlight has built. Original reporting comes from Polygon, where you can read the full breakdown of the upcoming showcase.
Tags: Highguard, Wildlight Studios, FPS, PC Gaming, Console Gaming
Original article: Polygon