From the veteran developers behind Apex Legends and Titanfall comes Highguard, a highly anticipated PvP “Raid Shooter.” After a strategic period of silence following its reveal at The Game Awards, Wildlight Entertainment is launching the game globally today. Is Highguard Out Now? Check Highguard Release time globally here.
If you’re ready to jump into the action as an arcane Warden, here is everything you need to know about the launch.
Highguard Release Time: Global Launch Times
Highguard is scheduled for a simultaneous global release on Monday, January 26, 2026. The servers are set to go live at 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM UTC.
Depending on your region, here is exactly when you can start playing:
- United States (Pacific): 10:00 AM PT (January 26)
- United States (Mountain): 11:00 AM MT (January 26)
- United States (Central): 12:00 PM CT (January 26)
- United States (Eastern): 1:00 PM ET (January 26)
- United Kingdom: 6:00 PM GMT (January 26)
- Europe: 7:00 PM CET (January 26)
- India: 11:30 PM IST (January 26)
- China: 2:00 AM CST (January 27)
- Japan: 3:00 AM JST (January 27)
- Australia: 5:00 AM AEDT (January 27)
Pro Tip: There is no pre-load for Highguard. You will need to download the game files once the clock hits your local launch time.
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Supported Platforms
Highguard is a Free-to-Play title and will be available on all current-generation platforms with full cross-play and cross-progression support:
- PC: Available on Steam.
- PlayStation 5: Available on the PlayStation Store.
- Xbox Series X|S: Available on the Microsoft Store.
Highguard Release Time: PC System Requirements
Because Highguard blends high-speed gunplay with magical abilities and large-scale environments, an SSD is highly recommended to ensure smooth performance.
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD RX 580 (8GB)
- Storage: 25 GB available space
Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2080 / AMD RX 6650 XT
- Storage: 25 GB (NVMe SSD recommended)
What to Expect: The “PvP Raid” Formula
Unlike a standard Battle Royale, Highguard is a multi-phase objective shooter. Teams of Wardens compete to secure an artifact called the Shieldbreaker. Once a team possesses it, the match transitions into a siege: one team becomes the Attacker (raiding the enemy base) while the other becomes the Defender.
Expect fast-paced movement, mount-based combat, and class-based roles including Assault, Defensive, Recon, Support, and Destruction.
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