Wildlight Entertainment Reveals Highguard at The Game Awards, Launching in January 2026

A New Competitive Shooter From the Developers Behind Apex Legends and Titanfall

Los Angeles, Calif. — December 11, 2025 — At tonight’s Game Awards, Wildlight Entertainment revealed Highguard, its debut, free-to-play, PvP raid shooter. In Highguard, players will ride, fight, and raid as Wardens, arcane gunslingers sent to fight for control of a mythical continent. Battle rival warden crews for control of the Shieldbreaker, then break into and destroy the enemy base to secure victory in this all-new breed of shooter. The game launches on January 26, 2026, with cross-play and cross-progression across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. 

View the trailer here and find the media kit here. 

“We’re a veteran team who’ve spent years together, creating some of the biggest hits in gaming, including Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall. With our first game, we are hyper-focused on creating a new gaming universe of similarly epic scale and quality,” said Dusty Welch, Co-Founder and CEO of Wildlight. 

“We created Wildlight because we wanted a game studio where design leads and new games can be built without compromise,” said Chad Grenier, Co-Founder & Game Director, Wildlight Entertainment. “Our time on Apex Legends and Titanfall taught us a lot about what it takes to build and sustain a successful franchise. 

Founded in 2021, Wildlight has been quietly working on Highguard over the past four years. The studio plans to share more throughout January, leading up to the launch on the 26th. Follow ‘PlayHighguard’ on X and YouTube for all the latest info, as well as future updates. Wishlist the game on Steam.

About Wildlight Entertainment
Wildlight Entertainment is an independent game studio built by a close-knit team of veteran developers behind some of the industry’s most influential shooters, including Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Wildlight is committed to delivering genre-defining, player-first experiences at epic quality and scale. The studio is remote-first and prides itself on keeping teams nimble, empowering developers to make decisions, and fostering a culture of trust that encourages bold ideas and creative risk-taking. Wildlight’s debut title, Highguard, marks the first chapter in a connected universe the studio plans to grow over the next decade. For more information, visit https://www.wildlight.gg/. Follow Wildlight Entertainment on X, Facebook, and Instagram. 

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