Developer Wildlight Entertainment went big with a year-long 2026 roadmap for Highguard. It features information on each episode and what to expect from every batch of new content: Each includes a new Warden and much more.
The time for talking is over as Highguard is out now. Geoff Keighley bigged it up as the second coming of Apex Legends and Titanfall, and it’s not bad at all. If you think Highguard’s base-raiding action is something that’ll keep you gripped for a while, then you need the full 2026 roadmap hub bookmarked for the good times ahead.
Highguard Episode 1 2026 Roadmap Content, Explained
Highguard Episode 1 is the launch-day content. You obviously need content to get a game going, and the gameplay showcase revealed the shooter’s first Wardens, maps, guns, and the rest of the glitz and glamour for opening day:
- 5 Maps
- 6 Bases
- 8 Wardens
- 3 Mounts
- 10 Weapons
- 3 Raid Tools
Highguard Episode 2 2026 Roadmap Content—February to March
Following up on the launch episode is Episode 2, and this one debuts a fresh Warden, map, and Ranked Mode. Here’s the full list of content announced:
- New Warden
- New Map
- Ranked Mode
- New Mount
- New Base
- New Raid Tool
Highguard Episode 3 2026 Roadmap Content—April to May
You’re going to see a familiar theme with a lot of this content as we go. The character selection screen will become more full, and the meta will be shaken up with a new weapon:
- New Warden
- New Weapon
- New Mods
- New Base
- New Loot Item
- New Amulets
Highguard Episode 4 2026 Roadmap Content—June to July
The biggest addition in Episode 4’s content (featuring the tropical months of the year!) is a new Limited-Time Mode. There aren’t many mentions of LTMs in the 2026 roadmap, so it’ll be interesting to see what the new mode is:
- New Warden
- New Map
- New Weapon
- New Mods
- New Base
- New Limited-Time Mode
- New Amulets
Highguard Episode 5 2026 Roadmap Content—August to September
Episode 5 looks like a standard couple of months of new content. New additions to many of the Highguard’s core components await:
- New Warden
- New Weapon
- New Mount
- New Mods
- New Base
- New Loot Item
- New Amulets
Highguard Episode 6 2026 Roadmap Content—October to November
We’re getting the word, ‘Surprise.’ Given that it falls during Episode 6 and the Halloween season, it’s reasonable to assume the community is getting special spooky surprises, events, and costume tie-ins. Will Highguard do crossovers? We’ll have to see, check out the haul:
- New Warden
- New Map
- New Weapon
- Surprise
- New Mods
- New Base
- New Amulets
Highguard Episode 7 2026 Roadmap Content—December
Rounding off Highguard’s first year is a rather sparse Episode 7, but more details are sure to be revealed closer to the time. A Winter-themed event and content are expected, and it carries on the tradition of a new Warden every Episode:
- New Warden
- Surprise
- New Mods
There’s always an element of unpredictability with a new live-service game. Highguard looks the part, but it remains to be seen if it can maintain its player base. Share your early impressions of the game and what you make of its content through the Insider Gaming Discord Server.
You should also check out Highguard’s Crossplay status and file sizes on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
