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A significant update, nicknamed ‘Headwinds’ (patch 1.13.0), just launched for ARC Raiders. This is the first major content addition of the year, bringing a new matchmaking system, a player project, and unique conditions to the Buried City map. The update also includes numerous bug fixes, improvements, and new features. However, the biggest discussion revolves around the 1v3 matchmaking option, which pits a single player against a full team. While Embark is offering solo players a 20% XP bonus whether they succeed or fail, many feel this reward isn’t enough to justify the increased difficulty and risk of facing a coordinated team.

This guide provides a complete overview of all playable characters in Highguard, explaining how to unlock them and use their unique abilities. It’s designed to help players master every Warden in the game.

Highguard is a new team-based shooter that was first revealed at The Game Awards 2025. It’s the first game from Wildlight Entertainment, a studio of 61 people including developers who previously worked on popular games like Titanfall and Apex Legends. In Highguard, teams of three players battle for control of changing objectives, ultimately leading to a raid on the enemy base. Players select unique heroes—called Wardens—and fight to capture the Shieldbreaker, a powerful device used to break through enemy defenses and initiate the final attack. The game is free-to-play and became available on January 26th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Very few people have ever defeated these legendary figures. Those who have accomplished this are remembered as heroes throughout history. Here’s a look at the incredibly rare individuals who have defeated a Hokage in direct combat.

The recent ARC Raiders update quietly added two new Epic Augments, which weren’t announced beforehand. These Augments are important for customizing your character’s gear, and they’re expected to significantly change the most effective strategies in the game.

Initially, you can only use existing Ziplines to get around. But once you learn the crafting recipe, you’ll be able to create your own, making travel much quicker and simpler. Here’s how to build your own Ziplines in Endfield.

A new game mode for ARC Raiders, called Solos vs Squads, was revealed ahead of schedule when a trailer for the Headwinds update was released prematurely. The latest update officially launches this mode, and also adds features like a Trophy Display, the Bird City location, and fresh quests.

These examples give you a general idea, but the remaining challenges are even more difficult for various reasons. They aren’t impossible to overcome, and some players have managed to master the combat strategies. However, they’re not easy for most people to learn.