Highguard
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Highguard is an all-new breed of free-to-play PvP raid shooter from a 'supergroup' of industry veterans behind Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall. Set on a mythical continent, players take on the role of Wardens—arcane gunslingers who blend high-precision gunplay with supernatural abilities. Unlike traditional battle royales, Highguard focuses on multi-phase objective-based warfare. Teams must clash for control of the Shieldbreaker, a powerful magical artifact used to breach enemy fortifications. The ultimate goal is to coordinate a massive siege, summoning colossal engines of war to destroy the enemy stronghold and secure lasting territorial control for their faction.
Highguard
Highguard is an all-new breed of free-to-play PvP raid shooter from a 'supergroup' of industry veterans behind Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall. Set on a mythical continent, players take on the role of Wardens—arcane gunslingers who blend high-precision gunplay with supernatural abilities. Unlike traditional battle royales, Highguard focuses on multi-phase objective-based warfare. Teams must clash for control of the Shieldbreaker, a powerful magical artifact used to breach enemy fortifications. The ultimate goal is to coordinate a massive siege, summoning colossal engines of war to destroy the enemy stronghold and secure lasting territorial control for their faction.
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Highguard Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Wildlight Proprietary |
| Perspective | First-Person |
| Multiplayer | Squad-based PvP Raids |
| Anti-Cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat (Kernel-level) |
| Unique Feature | Mounted traversal and Castle-sized Siege Engines |
info_outline Note: Official PC system requirements provided by Wildlight Entertainment. An NVMe SSD is highly recommended for optimal asset streaming of destructible environments.
laptop_windows Laptop Performance Note: Mobile performance will vary by TGP and cooling. **High-performance laptops (NVIDIA RTX 3070 Mobile / RTX 4060 Mobile) are recommended for stable frames during intense multi-phase raid encounters.**
info_outline GPU TGP: High TGP is preferred for managing arcane particle effects and destruction physics.
info_outline Cooling Thermals: The intensity of siege warfare can tax hardware; ensure active cooling to prevent stuttering.
info_outline CPU Power Limits: Modern multi-core mobile CPUs are essential for handling the complex AI of siege engines.
info_outline MUX Switch Optimus: Recommended to minimize latency in high-stakes PvP gunfights.
Highguard System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum – Low-Medium, 1080p
tune Recommended – High/Ultra, 1080p
Highguard Laptop Recommendations
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium, 1080p).
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storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $710
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desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium, 1080p).
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US $799
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium, 1080p).
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US $1299
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium, 1080p).
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium, 1080p).
memory Intel Core i7-12700H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High/Ultra, 1080p).
memory Intel Core i9-13900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
US $999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High/Ultra, 1080p).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High/Ultra, 1080p).
memory Intel Core i9-12900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High/Ultra, 1080p).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High/Ultra, 1080p).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High/Ultra, 1080p).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 100W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1489
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memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (Score: 820)
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High/Ultra, 1080p).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High/Ultra, 1080p).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1899
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High/Ultra, 1080p).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High/Ultra, 1080p).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
A 64-bit OS is required for modern memory management and security features like TPM 2.0.
- memoryDirectX: Version 12
Necessary for advanced lighting and high-speed rendering of the mythical continent.
- save_altStorage Note: 25 GB available space
SSD is mandatory; NVMe SSD is recommended for optimal performance.
Highguard: Map Size and Regions
The game features massive, diverse maps including Bastion (fertile plains and woodlands), Casinea (mountainous quarries and mines), and Reikos (a liberated region defined by ruin and new beginnings). These large-scale environments are designed for both on-foot parkour and mounted traversal.
Highguard: Post-Launch Content / DLC
Wildlight plans to sustain the game through seasonal updates adding new Warden classes, legendary mounts, and expanding the mythical continent's regions.
Highguard Skills & Upgrades Overview
Wardens utilize a hybrid system of firearms and 'Arcane Enhancements.' Abilities include elemental projectile spells, a 'shocking heart-rip' execution, and a signature knife-throw with high tactical utility. Players specialize in roles such as Breacher, Battlefield Controller, or Covering Fire.
Highguard: Game Editions
As a free-to-play title, Highguard offers in-app purchases. While a 'Deluxe Edition' hasn't been fully detailed, in-game shop elements focus on Warden cosmetics and mount skins.
Highguard: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Supports full cross-platform multiplayer and cross-progression between PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Highguard Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The primary mode is a squad-based PvP Raid (likely 3v3 or 4v4). There are also minor PvE elements where crews clear hostile mobs to gain power before the main PvP objectives.
- labelStory and Setting
The game takes place on a mythical continent where rival Warden crews fight for territorial dominance. The setting blends ancient, high-fantasy architecture—like the 'White City' and sacred chapterhouses—with the brutal reality of siege warfare. The lore suggests a history of corruption and a 'Revelation' that led to the creation of the Warden chapters.
- labelThe Raid Cycle
Matches progress through three distinct phases: 1. Reconnaissance and Skirmishing (PvE/PvP to power up), 2. The Shieldbreaker Clash (fighting for the artifact), and 3. The Siege (summoning massive engines to destroy the enemy base).
- labelWorldbuilding and Destruction
Environmental destruction is a key tactical element. Players can destroy walls to create new flanking routes during base infiltration. Successfully destroying an enemy base results in persistent territorial advantages that affect future regional encounters.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Mounted Combat: Fighting and traversing on steeds. 2. Arcane Heart-Rip: A high-impact supernatural execution. 3. Wall-Running: High-mobility traversal drawn from Titanfall's lineage.
Highguard Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline Is Highguard a Battle Royale?No, it is a objective-based PvP Raid Shooter.
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help_outline Does it have Titanfall movement?Yes, wall-running is a confirmed part of the Warden mobility kit.
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help_outline Is it purely PvP?It is primarily PvP, but features minor PvE encounters to power up during matches.