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Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz dives deep into Highguard, the upcoming free-to-play PvP raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, founded in 2021 by former Respawn developers behind Apex Legends and Titanfall. Revealed as the closing trailer at The Game Awards 2025 on December 12, 2025, Highguard launches worldwide on January 26, 2026, with servers going live at 10:00 AM PT—no Early Access, full release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Enjoy cross-play and cross-progression from day one.In this segment, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the core gameplay: first-person shooter action as arcane gunslingers called Wardens in a mythical fantasy continent. The loop combines PvP crew battles to secure the Shieldbreaker, followed by intense raid phases to destroy enemy bases, capture territory, and blend futuristic firearms with medieval mounts, character abilities, and partial destructible environments.With only ~6 weeks from reveal to launch, marketing has been minimal—leading to community skepticism, comparisons to Concord's failure, hero shooter fatigue concerns, and questions about live-service longevity. Yet Steam backend activity confirms readiness, and optimism remains around the Respawn veteran team, unique PvP-raid hybrid, and free-to-play model. The year-one roadmap drops post-launch.Tune in as Analytic Dreamz covers release times by region, launch details, distinguishing features, and whether Highguard can stand out in the crowded market.