Wildlight, the developer behind Highguard, has revealed its upcoming significant content update, featuring a fresh map, Ranked Mode, and the introduction of a new character. This surprise update arrives less than a fortnight after the game’s initial release on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Scheduled for release on February 6 for consoles and PC, Highguard Episode 2 is eagerly anticipated by players. The update is expected to be live at 6 pm GMT in the UK, 10 am PT / 1 pm ET in the US, and 7 pm CET for European gamers.
A standout addition in Highguard Episode 2 is the arrival of Ekon, a new character described as a renowned monster-slayer who transforms into a formidable direwolf to pursue and hunt down his targets. Ekon’s unique abilities include “Dread,” which allows him to sense the heartbeats of injured foes, summon a spirit wolf to induce Dread, and afflict all enemies with Dread through his Ultimate ability.
Aside from the new character, players can look forward to exploring the Skydrift map in 3v3 and 5v5 modes. Wildlight elaborates on the map, detailing various terrains and challenges players will encounter in this aerial setting.
Furthermore, the update will introduce the competitive Ranked Mode, initially available in 3v3 formats. Various gameplay adjustments and bug fixes, including enhancements to the Gear Phase with improved loot, Waypoint Markers, and Speed Gates, are also part of the update.
Additionally, the update includes technical optimizations such as performance enhancements in player replication and movement netcode, as well as the introduction of NVIDIA Reflex support. Various gameplay changes, like reducing the Defensive Phase duration and adjusting Anchor Stones fuse timers, aim to enhance player experience.
Moreover, new orange weapon mods have been introduced, including enhancements to existing weapons without removing any options. Players can expect improved gameplay mechanics, UI enhancements, and quality-of-life changes across multiple aspects of the game.
In summary, Highguard’s latest update promises an exciting expansion of content and features, aimed at enhancing the overall gaming experience for players.