Highguard is an upcoming free-to-play first-person shooter developed by the creators of Apex Legends and Titanfall. Officially announced at The Game Awards 2025, this title has generated considerable excitement among gaming enthusiasts. While specific details about its game modes remain limited, players can look forward to an immersive experience that includes battling atop mystical mounts. For those eager to step into the role of warriors on the battlefield, here are the global release times for Highguard.
What Time Does Highguard Release? (Global Release Date & Time)

Highguard is set to be released on January 26th, 2025, and will initially be available on PC via Steam. According to the official website, console players on PlayStation and Xbox will need to wait for their respective launches, which will be announced at a later date. Below, you can find the specific release times tailored to different time zones.
The following release times have been sourced from Highguard’s Steam page. Please note that these times are estimations and may change as the release date approaches.
| Region | Timezone | Release Times & Dates |
|---|---|---|
| United States | PST (UTC-8) | 9:00 AM on January 26th, 2026 |
| MST (UTC-7) | 10:00 AM on January 26th, 2026 | |
| CST (UTC-6) | 11:00 AM on January 26th, 2026 | |
| EST (UTC-5) | 12:00 PM on January 26th, 2026 | |
| Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | 2:00 PM on January 26th, 2026 |
| United Kingdom (UK) | GMT (UTC+0) | 5:00 PM on January 26th, 2026 |
| Germany | CET (UTC+1) | 6:00 PM on January 26th, 2026 |
| Russia | MSK (UTC+3) | 8:00 PM on January 26th, 2026 |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | (UTC+4) | 9:00 PM on January 26th, 2026 |
| Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | 10:00 PM on January 26th, 2026 |
| India | IST (UTC+5:30) | 10:30 PM on January 26th, 2026 |
| China, Singapore, Hong Kong | CST (UTC+8) | 1:00 AM on January 27th, 2026 |
| Japan | JST (UTC+9) | 2:00 AM on January 27th, 2026 |
| Australia | AEDT (UTC+11) | 4:00 AM on January 27th, 2026 |
| New Zealand (Auckland) | NZDT (UTC+13) | 6:00 AM on January 27th, 2026 |
At this stage, detailed information about Highguard’s gameplay remains scarce, apart from the teaser showcased in the TGA announcement trailer. However, the anticipation surrounding the game is palpable, as the renowned development team promises a thrilling experience for players when Highguard finally launches.
As of now, there is no official confirmation regarding the option to preload the game ahead of its release. Stay tuned for updates as we will provide new information as it becomes available.
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