Here’s the 2026 Highguard roadmap and episode schedule.
Wildlight Entertainment's Highguard title is now live. The developers also revealed the Highguard roadmap and schedule. Here's what to expect in all of the Highguard episodes this year.
Highguard roadmap
Highguard just launched its first episode in January 2026. Episodes are split into two parts and release about every two months with new wardens, bases, maps, and more added throughout the year. Highguard episodes also feature new weapons, raid tools, loot items, and limited-time game modes. There are a couple of surprises this year as well, which are slated for Highguard Episode 6 Part 1 and Highguard Episode 7 Part 1.
Highguard episodes and release dates
- Highguard Episode 1: Launch
- Highguard Episode 2 Part 1: New warden, new map, ranked mode, new mount
- Highguard Episode 2 Part 2: New base, new raid tool
- Highguard Episode 3 Part 1: New warden, new weapon, new mods
- Highguard Episode 3 Part 2: New base, new loot item, new amulets
- Highguard Episode 4 Part 1: New warden, new map, new weapon, new mods
- Highguard Episode 4 Part 2: New base, new limited-time mode, new amulets
- Highguard Episode 5 Part 1: New warden, new weapon, new mount, new mods
- Highguard Episode 5 Part 2: new base, new loot item, new amulets
- Highguard Episode 6 Part 1: New warden, new map, new weapon, new mods, and a surprise
- Highguard Episode 6 Part 2: New base, new amulets
- Highguard Episode 7 Part 1: New warden, new mods, and a surprise
Highguard goes live
In total, there 12 major Highguard updates in 2026, including the game's launch on Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. PT. The launch features five maps, eight playable characters, six bases, three mounts, 10 weapons, and three raid tools.
