Check the Highguard requirements

After a period of silence since the reveal, the studio decided to finally reveal everything. In addition to the launch scheduled for this Monday (26), a special event was also promised with news about systems, modes and the future of the project. With that, the requirements for Highguard became one of the most sought-after topics of the day, as many people want to join the server as soon as it opens.

What is Highguard?

Highguard features PvP matches based on raids within a fantasy world, where you enter the field as a Sentinel. These combatants use modern weaponry alongside arcane powers and rely on mounts to traverse large areas of the map and pressure regions dominated by rivals.

The focus of the matches is on the Invader, a strategic resource that serves as a key to breaking through enemy defenses and compromising their bases. Instead of simply trading eliminations, the matches revolve around territorial dominance, reading the scenario, and cooperation between teams to advance towards clear objectives.

Can my PC run Highguard?

If your intention is to play on a computer, the information released indicates that Highguard was designed to reach mid-range machines. Nothing absurd in terms of configurations or extremely rare video cards. An important point is the need for an SSD even in the entry-level configurations, something that has become standard in current releases.

Still, Highguard's requirements aren't daunting and should satisfy most Brazilian players who have been following recent competitive titles.

Highguard minimum requirements on PC

If the goal is to run the game with more modest graphics while maintaining good fluidity, these are the advertised settings:

• Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  
• Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600
  
• RAM Memory: 8 GB
  
• Graphics card: Nvidia GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD RX 580 8 GB
  
• DirectX: Version 12
  
• Network: Broadband internet connection
  
• Storage: 25 GB of available space
  
• Other notes: SSD required

These numbers place Highguard's requirements in a very accessible range, especially when compared to other recent releases in the same genre.

Recommended Highguard PC requirements

If the intention is to run the game with higher graphics and greater stability, the specifications increase slightly, but remain within a comfortable standard:

• Operating system: Windows 11 (64-bit)
  
• Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  
• RAM Memory: 12 GB
  
• Graphics card: Nvidia RTX 2080 8 GB or AMD RX 6650 XT 8 GB
  
• DirectX: Version 12
  
• Network: Broadband internet connection
  
• Storage: 25 GB of available space
  
• Other notes: NVMe SSD recommended

Even within this price range, Highguard's requirements remain lower than what is seen in many recent AAA shooters, which should make it much easier for new players to get into the game right at launch.

Is Highguard heavy?

In practice, the numbers show that Highguard is positioned alongside other modern competitive games, without requiring top-of-the-line hardware. Graphics cards like the GTX 1060 or RX 580 are still very common, especially in Brazil, which greatly helps with initial adoption.

The requirement for an SSD indicates faster loading times and smoother transitions between areas and modes. Even so, the required disk space is only 25 GB, which is quite manageable compared to franchises like Call of Duty or Battlefield, which frequently exceed 100 GB.

Where can I play Highguard? 

In addition to PC via Steam , Highguard will be available for free on PS5 and Xbox Series S|X on day one. So far, the studio hasn't detailed technical differences between the versions, such as resolution, frame rate, or graphics modes, but everything indicates cross-platform support.

Before its release, the game only had a dedicated page on Steam. As of today (26), the download should also be available directly on consoles. With this, on both consoles and PC, Highguard's requirements become just a detail for those who want to jump straight into the action.