UPDATES • Last Updated: Feb 2, 2026

Highguard Patch Notes & Update History

Track all Highguard updates, balance changes, new content, and bug fixes. This page is updated with each patch and Episode release.

🔮 Episode 2 (Coming Soon) 🆕 5v5 Mode 🔧 Patch 1.0.4 🚀 Episode 1 Launch
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Episode 2

COMING SOON

Expected: February 9-15, 2026

Episode 2 will be released in two parts over February and March 2026, bringing significant new content.

Part One (February)

  • ✦ New Warden (character)
  • ✦ New Map
  • ✦ Ranked Mode
  • ✦ New Mount

Part Two (March)

  • ✦ New Base/Stronghold
  • ✦ New Raid Tool
  • ✦ Additional balance changes
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Experimental 5v5 Raid Mode

NEW

Released: February 1, 2026 (Limited Time)

In response to player feedback, Wildlight Entertainment introduced an experimental 5v5 Raid Mode as a separate playlist. This mode tests larger team dynamics.

Mode Changes

  • NEW 10 Lives per Raid — Increased from 6 lives in standard 3v3
  • CHANGE Slightly Longer Respawns — Balances larger team size
  • NEW New Base: Soul Well — Added to rotation for all modes
⚠️ Note: This is an experimental playlist and may be modified or removed based on player feedback and data.
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Patch 1.0.4

HOTFIX

Released: January 29-30, 2026

Major quality-of-life update deployed less than 48 hours after launch in response to player feedback. Addressed performance issues and added highly requested features.

✔ Stability & Performance

  • FIX 90% Crash Reduction — Major stability improvements
  • FIX Resolved matchmaking and friend status issues
  • FIX Fixed engine bug capping some laptops at 60 FPS

⚙ Input Settings

  • QoL Crouch Toggle — Added for all platforms
  • QoL ADS Toggle — Added for PC players

📺 Video Settings

  • NEW FOV Slider (Console) — PS5 & Xbox can now adjust up to 110
  • NEW View Distance Quality — Control skeletal mesh LODs
  • QoL Low scalability options for shadows and reflections
  • QoL Toggle options: Motion Blur, Volumetric Fog, Chromatic Aberration, Bloom
📝 Note: Some menu options were not yet localized in languages other than English. Proper localization planned for future patches.
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Episode 1: Launch

RELEASE

Released: January 26, 2026

Highguard officially launched as a free-to-play PvP Raid Shooter on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S with full cross-play and cross-progression support.

8

Wardens

5

Maps

6

Bases

10

Weapons

3

Raid Tools

3

Mounts

Launch Content

  • ▸ 8 Wardens: Redmane, Condor, Atticus, Kai, Slade, Scarlet, Una, Mara
  • ▸ 10 Weapons: Assault Rifles, Shotguns, SMGs, Sniper, Revolver, Gatling Gun
  • ▸ 3 Raid Tools: Blast Hammer, Zipline Gun, Rocket Launcher
  • ▸ 11 Weapon Mods: Attachments and upgrades
  • ▸ Free War Chest: 44 cosmetics for all players
🎁 Bonus: All Episode One launch players received a free War Chest containing 44 cosmetic items.

🗺️ 2026 Content Roadmap

Wildlight Entertainment has committed to monthly Episode updates throughout 2026, each bringing new Wardens, maps, weapons, and game modes.

Episode Expected Key Features
Episode 1 Jan 26 ✅ Launch: 8 Wardens, 5 Maps, Full Game
Episode 2 Feb 9-15 New Warden, Ranked Mode, New Map
Episode 3 ~April 2026 TBA
Episode 4+ Monthly Continuous updates planned
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Beginner's Guide

New player basics
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Warden Tier List

Best characters ranked
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Weapons Guide

Stats & tier list

📋 Sources

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