Highguard 2026 roadmap: All episodes, wardens & upcoming content

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Wildlight Entertainmentâs new F2P FPS raid shooter is now live!
The game is now finally live and Wildlight Entertainment have officially revealed the full Highguard 2026 roadmap. This offers a full year of post-launch content for its new 3v3 fps raid shooter.
Players will be getting seven episodes, each bringing new Wardens, maps, weapons, modes and gameplay system with buffs and nerfs. Everything will be free and developers are looking forward to sticking to the game, committing to a steady live-service cadence.
Highguard 2026 roadmap explained
Episode 1 (launch content)
Hereâs what the launch of the game includes:
- 5 Maps
- 6 Bases
- 8 Wardens
- 3 Mounts
- 10 Weapons
- 3 Raid Tools
Each Episode (Season) is going to be 2 months long and absolutely free. Episode 2 will start in the next two weeks.
Episode 2 (FebruaryâMarch 2026)
The second episode broadens competitive play and starts the steady introduction of new heroes. Here are the new contents:
- New Warden
- New Map
- Ranked Mode
- New Mount
- New Base
- New Raid Tool
Highguard Episode 3 (AprilâMay 2026)
This season is expected to shake up the meta with additional customization and combat options. Hereâs what players will get:
- New Warden
- New Weapon
- New Mods
- New Base
- New Loot Item
- New Amulets
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Episode 4 (JuneâJuly 2026)
This episode stands out due to the addition of a Limited-Time Mode, which suggests experimental or seasonal gameplay.
- New Warden
- New Map
- New Weapon
- New Mods
- New Base
- New Limited-Time Mode
- New Amulets
Episode 5 (AugustâSeptember 2026)
Steady content flow with more new additions:
- New Warden
- New Weapon
- New Mount
- New Mods
- New Base
- New Loot Item
- New Amulets
Highguard Episode 6 (OctoberâNovember 2026)
Will have surprise content, maybe tied to Halloween-themed events or special collaborations.
- New Warden
- New Map
- New Weapon
- Surprise Content
- New Mods
- New Base
- New Amulets
Episode 7 (December 2026)
The final episode of the year is sparse on details, although it is expected to include winter-themed surprises.
- New Warden
- Surprise Content
- New Mods
FAQs
How many Wardens are coming to Highguard in 2026?
Highguard will receive one new Warden in every episode, meaning at least seven new Wardens throughout 2026.
Does Highguard have a ranked mode?
Yes, Ranked Mode is scheduled to arrive with Episode 2 (FebruaryâMarch 2026).
Will Highguard have limited-time events?
Yes, Episode 4 introduces the gameâs first Limited-Time Mode, with more surprise events teased later in the year.
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