Destiny 2 fans looking forward to a friendly class rivalry (or anything to do in the game, really) don’t have to wait that long. Guardian Games 2026 is right around the corner, potentially giving you another reason to open the game other than to check the Eververse Bright Dust offerings.
Unsurprisingly, Bungie is giving players more of the same, though with new weapons and a new set of armor ornaments per class. Here’s when it begins and what you can expect from the event.
When is Guardian Games in Destiny 2?
Guardian Games 2026 launches on March 24 and runs until April 14, Bungie confirmed on social media. The popular Rushdown mode is coming back, according to a blog post, and we can also expect three weapons: two new and one reissued.
The base variant of Rushdown has a set order of bosses each day, but Bungie will also bring in a version with randomized foes, making every run different. This year, Guardian Games gets special Orders worth 50 Bright Dust each until you reach the cap. This is likely a result of the endless fan complaints after the asinine removal of the Bright Dust grind from Dawning 2025, which was a significant part of the event in previous years.
The API hinted at two of the weapons coming back: the Triple Laureate Spread Shot hand cannon and a fusion rifle called The Beacon (via light.gg). Bungie confirmed the addition of these two, as well as the return of the Keraunious Arc trace rifle. Perks for unreleased items in the API are always subject to change, particularly when they’re still classified.
This will be the first edition of the Guardian Games since the addition of the maligned Portal in The Edge of Fate. Thankfully, it’s not as one-dimensional as Solstice was, with Rushdown taking center stage. You can obtain Medallions and get copies of the event weapons by doing Portal activities, however, Bungie said in the blog post.
This year’s Guardian Games doesn’t seem to bring anything too special—and “nothing special” might as well be the motto for Destiny 2 in 2026 so far—but it might give content-hungry players a reason to log back in.
