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Highguard is real and playable on PlayStation 5. XPLog attended an early hands-on session with Wildlight Entertainment's free-to-play PvP raid shooter and left intrigued to spend more time with the build.
Wildlight Entertainment comprises industry veterans, including several ex-Respawn developers, and the studio's debut has drawn attention thanks in part to a high-profile relationship with Geoff Keighley. The game closed out The Game Awards in its initial reveal, prompting significant curiosity. A period of relative radio silence after the reveal fuelled scepticism and rumours, but the title presented at the session confirms its existence and potential.
The preview comprised a small number of matches on PS5 and represents an early look rather than a final assessment. Initial impressions highlight a clear design intent and enough mechanical promise to warrant further time with the game. The raid-focused PvP framework and free-to-play model position Highguard within a crowded market, making prolonged testing necessary to judge long-term appeal.
Specifics around progression, monetisation and post-launch support were not fully detailed during the hands-on, and those elements will be crucial to the game's reception. For now, the early build suggests a solid foundation from a team with notable pedigree, and further coverage will follow as more extensive playtime and additional information become available.