Highguard Release Date: Countdown Timer and Launch Information

Excitement is building as Highguard makes its long-awaited debut today! Developed by the innovative minds behind Apex Legends and Titanfall, this free-to-play PvP raid shooter will officially launch on both PC and consoles in just a matter of hours.

Curious about when you can jump into the action? Below, we have a detailed countdown along with precise release times tailored for your region, making it easier for you to prepare for the launch.

Countdown Timer for Highguard Release

The eagerly anticipated Highguard is set to go live at exactly 10:00 AM PST. It appears that this will be a simultaneous global launch. To make the waiting period more convenient, we’ve included a countdown timer for the moment it becomes available:

Launch Times in Various Locations

For your convenience, launch times have been translated into multiple time zones and major cities:

Location	Date	Time	Time Zone
Seattle	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	10:00 AM	PST
Los Angeles	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	10:00 AM	PST
Mexico City	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	12:00 PM	CST
Chicago	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	12:00 PM	CST
New York	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	1:00 PM	EAST
Toronto	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	1:00 PM	EAST
São Paulo	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	3:00 PM	BRT
Buenos Aires	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	3:00 PM	ART
London	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	6:00 PM	GMT
Paris	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	7:00 PM	THIS
Berlin	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	7:00 PM	THIS
Rome	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	7:00 PM	THIS
Johannesburg	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	8:00 PM	SAST
Moscow	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	9:00 PM	CEC
Istanbul	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	9:00 PM	TRT
Dubai	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	10:00 PM	GST
Karachi	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	11:00 PM	PKT
Delhi	Mon, Jan 26, 2026	11:30 PM	IS
Singapore	Tue, Jan 27, 2026	2:00 AM	SGT
Hong Kong	Tue, Jan 27, 2026	2:00 AM	HKT
Seoul	Tue, Jan 27, 2026	3:00 AM	KST
Tokyo	Tue, Jan 27, 2026	3:00 AM	JST
Sydney	Tue, Jan 27, 2026	5:00 AM	AEDT
Auckland	Tue, Jan 27, 2026	7:00 AM	NZDT

Platform Availability and Monetization Details

Highguard will be made available for free on PC (via Steam), Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation 5. As is common with free-to-play titles, you can expect in-game monetization, which may include microtransactions and a battle pass system to enhance your gameplay experience.

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