Destiny 2’s Guardian Games return with a “bite-sized” boss rush mode
Bungie revealed that the Guardian Games were returning to Destiny 2 on March 11, alongside the start of the second Act of Episode: Heresy. While the team promised that more info would come before its arrival, the devs teased a "bite-sized" boss rush activity inbound for the event. Every year, the Guardian Games return to Destiny 2, pitting the three player Classes against each other to determine whether Hunters, Warlocks, or Titans reign supreme. Typically, Guardian Games is centered around participating in Class vs Class PvP matches and specific highlighted PvE content. For 2025, it sounds like the event might be changing itself up a bit, opting for something a bit more in the vein of Into the Light's well-received Pantheon activity. Smaller than Pantheon Image via Bungie While Bungie devs were coy in regards to exactly what players can expect during this year's Guardian Games, a few tantalizing hints were dropped. Most significantly, the event will feature some form of a boss rush activity. The team was quick to clarify that it won't be on the same scale as Into the Light's Pantheon, but it seems like the fairest direct comparison. Global Community Lead Dylan Gafner noted, "We have a, you put it best, bite-sized boss rush mode. So, it's not going to be like a Court [of Blades], it's not going to be like a Pantheon. But now we have a challenge of, 'Hey go in, burn down some bosses, get as many points as you can, and then you can get some new rewards.'" What's on the table? Image via Bungie YouTube As far as the referenced rewards, Bungie highlighted a new trace rifle shipping alongside returning and refreshed Guardian Games weapons. As opposed to the recent Arc PvP-focused trace rifle from Iron Banner, this one is built more for PvE players. It can roll with some spicy PvE Perks like Overflow, Triple Tap, Detonator Beam, Rolling Storm, and Jolting Feedback, with options for the gun to drop with double Perk rolls. Of course, there is also a set of cosmetic armor available through Eververse for Silver or Bright Dust. The armor's theme for 2025 moves away from sports and general athletic competition aesthetic of previous years for something more akin to a sci-fi gladiator. If you want to extend that drip beyond the in-game world, Guardian Games participants can also take home a themed jersey as 2025's unlockable-to-purchase Bungie reward. The post Destiny 2’s Guardian Games return with a “bite-sized” boss rush mode appeared first on Destructoid.
Bungie revealed that the Guardian Games were returning to Destiny 2 on March 11, alongside the start of the second Act of Episode: Heresy. While the team promised that more info would come before its arrival, the devs teased a "bite-sized" boss rush activity inbound for the event.
Every year, the Guardian Games return to Destiny 2, pitting the three player Classes against each other to determine whether Hunters, Warlocks, or Titans reign supreme. Typically, Guardian Games is centered around participating in Class vs Class PvP matches and specific highlighted PvE content. For 2025, it sounds like the event might be changing itself up a bit, opting for something a bit more in the vein of Into the Light's well-received Pantheon activity.
Smaller than Pantheon
While Bungie devs were coy in regards to exactly what players can expect during this year's Guardian Games, a few tantalizing hints were dropped. Most significantly, the event will feature some form of a boss rush activity. The team was quick to clarify that it won't be on the same scale as Into the Light's Pantheon, but it seems like the fairest direct comparison.
Global Community Lead Dylan Gafner noted, "We have a, you put it best, bite-sized boss rush mode. So, it's not going to be like a Court [of Blades], it's not going to be like a Pantheon. But now we have a challenge of, 'Hey go in, burn down some bosses, get as many points as you can, and then you can get some new rewards.'"
What's on the table?
As far as the referenced rewards, Bungie highlighted a new trace rifle shipping alongside returning and refreshed Guardian Games weapons. As opposed to the recent Arc PvP-focused trace rifle from Iron Banner, this one is built more for PvE players. It can roll with some spicy PvE Perks like Overflow, Triple Tap, Detonator Beam, Rolling Storm, and Jolting Feedback, with options for the gun to drop with double Perk rolls.
Of course, there is also a set of cosmetic armor available through Eververse for Silver or Bright Dust. The armor's theme for 2025 moves away from sports and general athletic competition aesthetic of previous years for something more akin to a sci-fi gladiator. If you want to extend that drip beyond the in-game world, Guardian Games participants can also take home a themed jersey as 2025's unlockable-to-purchase Bungie reward.
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