Guardian Games 2026 Overview

Guardian Games is an annual in-game event in Destiny 2 celebrating the achievements of all Guardians, regardless of class. It's a friendly competition where Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks vie for supremacy by earning Medallions and contributing to their class's overall score through various in-game activities.

Guardian Games is a limited-time event that transforms the Tower into a vibrant arena of inter-class rivalry. The core of the event revolves around earning Medallions by completing activities across the game, from Strikes and Crucible matches to Gambit and seasonal content. These Medallions are then deposited into a large trophy in the Tower, contributing points to your chosen class's total score. The class that accumulates the most points by the end of the event will be declared the winner, earning unique rewards and bragging rights. The event also introduces a special Guardian Games playlist, offering unique challenges and opportunities to earn event-specific loot.

Event Structure and Gameplay:

Class Competition: Guardians choose to represent their class (Hunter, Titan, or Warlock) at the start of the event.
Medallion Earning: Medallions are earned by completing various in-game activities. The type and rarity of the Medallion (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) depend on the difficulty and type of activity completed.
Medallion Deposition: Depositing Medallions into the class trophy in the Tower awards points to your class. Platinum Medallions offer the highest point contribution.
Guardian Games Playlist: A dedicated playlist often features modified Crucible or Strike encounters with unique objectives and modifiers, designed to maximize Medallion earnings.
Event Vendors: Eva Levante typically returns as the event vendor, offering event-specific bounties, quests, and access to the event's reward structure.

Rewards and Loot:

Guardian Games is renowned for its exclusive loot pool:

Event Armor: Each class receives a unique set of armor with a distinct Guardian Games theme, often featuring glowing elements and class-specific dess.
Event Weapons: New and returning event-specific weapons are available, often with unique perks and archetypes tailored for the event.
Exotic Weapons: Historically, Guardian Games has introduced new Exotic weapons, such as the Exotic Machine Gun 'Heir Apparent' or the Exotic Scout Rifle 'Taraxippos'.
Cosmetics: Shaders, emblems, Sparrows, and Ghost projections are often part of the reward pool, allowing Guardians to further customize their appearance.
Triumphs: Completing event-specific Triumphs can unlock additional rewards and showcase your dedication to your class.

Strategies for Maximizing Medallion Earnings:

Focus on Platinum Medallions: Prioritize activities that offer the chance to earn Platinum Medallions, such as high-difficulty Strikes, Nightfalls, or the Guardian Games playlist itself.
Complete Event Bounties: Eva Levante's bounties are designed to guide your activity choices and offer significant Medallion rewards.
Team Up: Playing with a fireteam can make completing activities faster and more efficient, leading to more Medallions earned over time.
Utilize Class Items: Equipping the Guardian Games class item is mandatory for earning Medallions and contributing to your class score.
Understand Activity Modifiers: Pay attention to any special modifiers in the Guardian Games playlist, as they can significantly impact your earnings.

The Torch and the Trophy:

A central element of the event is the 'Torch of the Guardian Games,' which is carried by the winning class and displayed prominently in the Tower. The class that wins the previous year's Guardian Games also receives a special buff or advantage in the current year's event, adding another layer of competition.