Highguard vs Reanimal

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: Squad-based PvP Raids
• Anti-Cheat: Easy Anti-Cheat (Kernel-level)
• Unique Feature: Mounted traversal and Castle-sized Siege Engines

• Exploration: Land & Sea (Boating)
• Main Mechanic: Shared Dynamic Camera Co-op
• Playtime: 3-5 Hours
• Protagonists: Brother & Sister (Voiced)

• None: The game focuses on squad-based cooperation rather than AI companions.

• Second Sibling: Essential for co-op puzzles and distractions.
  Human

• Lore Scrolls: Regional Chapterhouses

• Collectible Masks: Hidden in optional island locations
• Lore Morsels: Environmental details discovered via boat

• High Fantasy
• Arcane
• Tactical Warfare
• Siege Combat
• Territorial Conquest

• Trauma
• Shared Survival
• Childhood Nightmares
• Redemption

• Arcane Gunslinger Kit: Hybrid FPS
  A mix of modern firearm precision and magical projectile spells.
• Shieldbreaker: Siege Artifact
  The central magical battering ram used to drop base fortifications.

• Pliers: Tool/Combat
  Utility item used to open gates; used in combat for defense.
• Boat: Vehicle/Transport
  Enables non-linear travel between island fragments.

• Tactical Warden Plate: Armor that combines mythical aesthetic with high-mobility stats for wall-running.

• Foxhead Mask: Cosmetic / Pre-order bonus
• Muttonhead Mask: Cosmetic / Pre-order bonus

• Warden Regalia: Visual skins available through the in-game shop and seasonal progression.

• Broken Bunny Mask: Fixed iconic mask for The Girl.
• Sack Mask: Fixed iconic mask for The Boy.

Progression is tool-based (Metroidvania-lite). Players find items like pliers to unlock new paths. Combat is minimal but shifts toward tactical tool usage in later chapters.

A fragmented world consisting of several islands. Key areas include the Mill, Trainyard, abandoned cinemas, and flooded hotels, reachable by foot or boat.

• Lion-Head Siege Tank: Heavy Destroyer
  A colossal, castle-sized tank summoned to level enemy fortifications.

• Rescue Boat: Maritime
  The primary way to navigate the hellish island archipelago.

• Mythic Steeds: Arcane Mounts
  High-speed traversal and combat platforms used across large maps.

• Grotesque Pelican: Monster
  A terrifying avian creature that stalks the siblings.
• Seagull Creatures: Monster
  Repetitive aerial threats found near the coast.

• Wardens: Playable Heroes
  The elite arcane gunslingers of the mythical continent.

• The Boy: Protagonist
  Resilient sibling wearing a sack head mask.
• The Girl: Protagonist
  Broken yet determined sibling wearing a bunny mask.
• David Mervik: Writer/Director
  The creative force behind the narrative and atmosphere.

• Secure the Breach: Siege Phase
  Escort the Shieldbreaker to the enemy base walls.
• Stronghold Destruction: Final Assault
  Coordinated demolition of the enemy core.

• The Mill: Prologue
  Navigate the initial industrial zone and evade the first monster.
• Rescue the Friends: Main Quest
  Find and free the three companions trapped across the islands.

The primary mode is a squad-based PvP Raid (likely 3v3 or 4v4). There are also minor PvE elements where crews clear hostile mobs to gain power before the main PvP objectives.

Fully playable in single-player (AI partner), local co-op, or online co-op.

As a free-to-play title, Highguard offers in-app purchases. While a 'Deluxe Edition' hasn't been fully detailed, in-game shop elements focus on Warden cosmetics and mount skins.

Standard Edition ($39.99), Digital Deluxe Edition (includes Season Pass), and Collector's Edition.

Wildlight plans to sustain the game through seasonal updates adding new Warden classes, legendary mounts, and expanding the mythical continent's regions.

A 3-chapter expansion titled 'The Expanded World' is in development, with Chapter 1 releasing Summer 2026.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5. Blends Grotesque creature design with realistic environments to create a 'corrupted peaceful' aesthetic.

Atmospheric audio focused on tension and dread. Protagonists are voiced, which is a new direction for Tarsier Studios.

Minimalist and diegetic. Most information is conveyed through character animations and environmental cues.

Configurable difficulty for stealth/combat, 'Friend's Pass' system, and shared-camera prevents split-screen disorientation.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports DLSS, FSR, and XeSS; critical for maintaining 60 FPS at high resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Volumetric Fog and Shadow Quality have the highest performance impact.