00:00At its core, Highguard is a new mode.
00:30Between two teams of three Wardens each.
00:33To start, each team chooses a unique base to defend.
00:36This is your main stronghold, while you ride out to fight in the open territory to secure the Shieldbreaker.
00:42The ultimate goal of the match is to use the Shieldbreaker to successfully raid and destroy the enemy team's base before they can destroy yours.
00:52Each Warden is built specifically for Highguard's PvP raid mode.
01:02They combine tactical skill with powerful magic.
01:06You'll have your choice of characters with unique abilities designed around destruction, infiltration, and resource acquisition.
01:15Some Vesper to mine here.
01:17The magical abilities of our Wardens supplement combat.
01:21I swap forms, my friends.
01:22But we're still a gun game at our core.
01:27You've got your team of Wardens.
01:29Now it's time to choose your base.
01:31Prior to venturing into Highguard, you'll be randomly presented with four options for your home base.
01:37Your team will vote on which one feels like the best fit for you.
01:39The enemy team gets the same four choices.
01:44Each base is the size of a classic small team deathmatch map.
01:49They all have different layouts and visual styles.
01:52But most importantly, distinct attack and defensive strengths and weaknesses depend on your playstyle.
02:01Once you've selected your Warden and your base, you spawn in.
02:05You have one minute to plan your defenses and pick your starting loadout.
02:11Every Warden can use any weapon.
02:14Select your primary, secondary, and your raid tool.
02:19You can change your loadout at the beginning of every match.
02:22Each player also starts with five wall reinforcements, which they can use to armor up different areas of their base.
02:29Once the defensive phase is up, your base unlocks and your team mounts up and rides out.
02:34Time to ride!
02:37Teams are fighting for control of the Shieldbreaker, which is the key to starting a raid on the other team.
02:43But the Shieldbreaker takes a few minutes to form.
02:46During this time, players should explore different points of interest and loot better gear.
02:50You can find upgraded guns, armor, better saddles, and magical amulets that are imbued with perks.
02:59Weapon chest here!
03:00But stay alert.
03:01The other team is doing the same, so skirmishes are inevitable.
03:05Enemy here!
03:07Everyone with me, let's go!
03:10Stick together as a team to have strength in numbers, or take a chance and split up to get more loot for yourself.
03:16Everyone just remember where you came from.
03:18Also around the map are crystal formations called Vesper.
03:24Vesper to mine over here.
03:26Use your Warden's Axe to mine this valuable resource.
03:30You also get Vesper from kills.
03:33Quick, swift, clean, and done.
03:36And from successfully attacking, or defending a raid.
03:39I'm defusing the bomb!
03:41Watch my back!
03:41Copy that!
03:43If you're not having luck finding the loot you need, Trader Flynn is a great way to supplement your equipment.
03:48Whatever you need, I've got it.
03:51He can be found in your base, or out in the open world.
03:54He will happily sell you better armor, guns, and gear.
03:59Appreciate the kindness.
04:00So hunt down or purchase the best loot possible, and win those skirmishes.
04:06I don't start fights.
04:07I end them.
04:13During the gear-up phase, always make sure you're keeping one eye on the sky.
04:17Storm's brewing.
04:18Shieldbreaker should be ready soon.
04:21When the storm forms, the Shieldbreaker's location is revealed.
04:25It randomly spawns in one of three unique points of interest.
04:29Once that Shieldbreaker forms, nothing else matters.
04:33Rally up, then fight for possession.
04:36If your team manages to secure the Shieldbreaker, your objective is to get to the enemy base and start the raid.
04:42But the enemy team will do everything in their power to stop you from getting to their base.
04:48Gang, time to attack.
04:54If you die, you'll drop the Shieldbreaker, and the enemy team can pick it up...
04:58Let's mount up and soar to victory.
05:00...and run it to your base and start their own raid.
05:03Once you get to the enemy base, plant the Shieldbreaker and start the raid.
05:10The raid begins with the summoning of your siege tower that will break through the enemy's outer shield and become your spawn point during the raid.
05:17We're getting raided. Jumping back to defend!
05:19The defending team will be able to teleport back to their base, so be ready to fight.
05:25You better be ready!
05:26Once the shield has been broken, the raid begins.
05:29The enemy base contains objectives your team will need to sabotage and destroy.
05:34But in order to successfully penetrate a well-defended base, you'll need to use your warden's abilities and your raid tool.
05:41Every warden comes equipped with one raid tool of their choice.
05:44You can choose between a rocket launcher for a more straightforward approach,
05:48a zipline gun for when your attack plan requires coming in from above,
05:54or a blast hammer when you just want to bring it all down.
05:57Pancliff! On me!
05:58Different tools are more effective for different bases.
06:05Once inside the base, your objective is to sabotage enemy generators.
06:09Let's blow this place sky high!
06:12Once the bomb is planted, you'll need to hold the objective while the enemy team tries to flush you out
06:17I'm defusing the bomb! Watch my back!
06:19and disarm the charge.
06:22Each base has two generators and an anchor stone.
06:25If a generator is successfully destroyed, it does 35 damage to the enemy base.
06:30If you can get to the anchor stone, which is harder to assault, more heavily reinforced, and has a longer countdown,
06:38it completely destroys the enemy base, ending the match in victory.
06:46Getting the enemy base to zero health is how you win the game.
06:48This often ends in a generator blowing up, but not always.
06:53There are other ways to do damage to the enemy base.
06:55For example, planting a shield breaker and starting a raid will damage the base.
07:00And it's not just about attacking.
07:02Successfully defending your own base will damage the attacking team's base.
07:06So you can win with a great defense.
07:08If a raid is successfully defended, the game is not over.
07:13Damage is done to your base, and that base health does not regenerate.
07:17Players will respawn at their base and ride out for another gear up phase.
07:21On my mount!
07:22Let's ride!
07:23As the match progresses, all the loot in the map upgrades.
07:27Paladin here!
07:28The weapons get stronger, the armor and equipment improves, and the stakes get higher.
07:34A match can go anywhere from one raid to four, which means matches can last anywhere from
07:40eight minutes to around 30 minutes, if the teams are really trading raids.
07:45Back in the fight!
07:47Winning a match will often come down to a clutch bomb plant with a few seconds left on the clock.
07:52Someone call for a demolition man?
07:54Bomb planted!
07:56Or a tight teamfight with mobility, positioning, and shooting skills out in the open world.
08:08So that's Highguard.
08:09We're excited for you to try our unique take on this new PvP raid shooter.
08:15All you need to know at first is loot up, grab the Shieldbreaker, and raid the enemy base.
08:22And stick together.
08:24This is a team game.
08:26There's lots more to unpack as you start going deeper.
08:29But for now, assemble your wardens, and we'll see you in Highguard.
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