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Highguard Episode 2: New Warden, Ranked Mode, and Major Gameplay Overhaul

The free-to-play raid shooter launches its second major update with a shapeshifting character, competitive ranked play, and sweeping quality-of-life improvements.

Feb 6, 2026 4 min read

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Highguard's Budget Remains a Mystery, But Its Spectacular Failure Is Crystal Clear

The free-to-play shooter from Titanfall veterans crashed hard after a controversial Game Awards debut, but nobody knows what it actually cost to make.

Feb 4, 2026 4 min read

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Highguard Tests a Bigger Battlefield With Update 1.004

The latest patch introduces an experimental 5v5 raid playlist, a new base, and performance-focused tweaks across platforms.

Jan 31, 2026 2 min read

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The best weapons in Highguard (and how they actually stack up)

A definitive state-of-play look at every Highguard weapon, from all‑round assault rifles to niche raid tools.

Jan 30, 2026 7 min read

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Highguard’s engine and tech stack explained (PC and consoles)

Highguard runs on Unreal Engine 5.3.2 with a DirectX 12 renderer, Easy Anti-Cheat, and a Nakama‑based online backend.

Jan 29, 2026 5 min read

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Highguard: How To Use Atticus’s Abilities Effectively

Understand how Shockspear, Supercharged Axe, and Powerstorm work so you can control fights and objectives with Atticus.

Jan 29, 2026 8 min read

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Highguard: Condor Ability Mechanics And Best Use Cases

Understand exactly how Condor’s abilities work in Highguard and when to use each one for the most reliable information advantage.

Jan 29, 2026 5 min read

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Highguard: How To Get Every Twitch Drop Reward (Jan 26–Feb 9, 2026)

Earn the Sky Voyager Banner and Highland Tiger by linking Twitch, watching Drops-enabled Highguard streams, and claiming on time.

Jan 28, 2026 4 min read

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Highguard: Every Warden Class and Ability Explained

Learn how each Highguard Warden plays, from aggressive Assault picks to defensive anchors and support specialists.

Jan 28, 2026 7 min read

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Highguard weapon meta at launch: Every gun ranked

See how all 13 launch weapons in Highguard stack up, from must‑pick primaries to situational Raid Tools.

Jan 28, 2026 6 min read

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Highguard: How To Play Mara Effectively (Abilities & Strategy)

Learn how Mara’s Soul Armor, Sacrifice, and Immortal Coil turn her into a powerful defensive support in Highguard’s 3v3 raids.

Jan 28, 2026 6 min read

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Highguard: How To Fix Network Connection Errors

Identify whether Highguard’s connection problems are server or client-side and use practical fixes to stabilize your matches.

Jan 27, 2026 6 min read