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Highguard Platforms Explained: Where You Can Play the Game

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Highguard is a free to play PvP raid shooter developed and published by Wildlight Entertainment. If you want to know which platforms support the game, the answer is straightforward. Highguard is available on PC and current generation consoles, with cross platform multiplayer enabled.

This guide breaks down every supported platform so you can decide where to play without confusion.

All Supported Highguard Platforms

Highguard launched on January 26, 2026, and you can play it on the following platforms:

  • PC via Steam
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • PlayStation 5

All listed platforms support online PvP and cross platform multiplayer, allowing you to team up with players across systems.

Playing Highguard on PC (Steam)

On PC, Highguard is available as a free to play title on Steam. The Steam version includes online PvP, cross platform matchmaking, Steam Achievements, in app purchases, and full controller support. Xbox controllers work natively on PC.

Highguard uses Easy Anti Cheat and requires agreement to a third party EULA.

PC System Requirements Overview

To run Highguard on PC, you need a 64 bit system with Windows 10 at minimum. The game requires an Intel Core i5 6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600, 8 GB RAM, and a GTX 1060 or RX 580 class GPU. An SSD is recommended for storage.

For better performance, Windows 11, stronger CPUs, 12 GB RAM, and NVMe storage are recommended.

Highguard on Xbox Series X and Series S

Highguard is available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as a free to play title. The console version supports online PvP, cross platform multiplayer, and full controller based gameplay. You can match with PC and PlayStation 5 players, depending on matchmaking settings.

Highguard on PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 players can download and play Highguard for free. The PS5 version includes online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer support, aligning it with PC and Xbox versions.

Platforms Not Supported

Highguard does not list support for older generation consoles or mobile platforms. Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices are not supported at launch.

Final Overview for Players

Highguard focuses on modern platforms only. If you play on PC, Xbox Series X|S, or PlayStation 5, you can access the complete experience with cross platform play. This approach supports faster matchmaking and consistent gameplay across systems.

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