The spirit of competition ignites again as the Guardian Games event returns to Destiny 2. The celebration may be an annual occurrence, but the 2025 Guardian Games will be different. Of course, there are new rewards, but there’s also a boss rush activity as the main course.
Recommended VideosThe Guardian Games is an event in Destiny 2 where each player class competes against one another to see which can prove themselves the mightiest Guardians of the year. Traditionally, the event has featured a mix of PvP and Strike activities, but this year, there’s a new offering: Rushdown.
Guardians can still test their grit in the PvP Supremacy mode, but Rushdown is the flagship offering for this Guardian Games. While Guardian Games is active, participating players can try the activity or jump into Supremacy to rack up Medallions and earn some new loot from the event. It’s practically a win-win.
How to start the 2025 Guardian Games
Image via Bungie YouTubeAs of March 11, players logging into Destiny 2 will be greeted with a message announcing that the Guardian Games event is live. To kick things off, you only need to head to The Tower and talk to everyone’s favorite event vendor, Eva Levante. She’ll provide an event Class item and offer an introductory Quest: “Best In Class.”
The eight-step Quest starts simple enough, asking players to get familiar with the Contender Cards and Medallions offered by Eva throughout the event. Once players purchase one, the event curator will ask Guardians to equip their new Class item and complete an activity. After a quick detour into an activity and a check-in with Eva afterward, she’ll instruct you to deposit your earned Medallion at the podiums in the center of The Tower, behind Eva.
Returning to the event coordinator, she’ll want players to check out the Event Challenges offered through herself or the Quests tab in the Director. One Challenge has already been completed, so claim that to progress Best In Class. The next step is to visit Commander Zavala in The Tower, and he’ll offer another Quest, “Shoot to Score.” After that, Shaxx is the next target, and he provides the “Vying for Supremacy” Quest.
The last part of Best In Class is returning to Eva for a new Keraunios trace rifle. That said, the real prize is access to the Vying for Supremacy and Shoot to Score Quests. Both offer Guardian Games rewards for participating players who reach certain score milestones in Guardian Games activities.
Contender Cards and Medallions
Screenshot by DestructoidOne part of Guardian Games is participating in Rushdown and Supremacy to earn enough score for Shoot to Score and Vying for Supremacy rewards, but the other part of the event revolves around Contender Cards and Medallions.
Medallions are a currency only used for the Guardian Games event, representing a Class’s participation when dunked at the podiums in The Tower. Players can earn Medallions in various ways, including activities while wearing a Guardian Games Class item and Contender Cards that reward specific Medallions. The Contender Cards are available for purchase through Eva Levante, appearing in the Director’s Quests tab alongside Bounties once claimed.
There are different varieties of both Contender Cards and Medallions, with higher-difficulty Contender Cards rewarding higher-quality Medallions. Medallions are tracked in the Medallion Case, appearing in the Director’s Quest tab. That said, it’s important to note that there are caps for how many Medallions of a certain variety you can hold at a given time.
Medallion Type:How To Earn:Medallion Case Maximum:BronzeActivity completions with a Guardian Games Class item5SilverActivity completions with a Guardian Games Class item5GoldContender Cards3PlatinumContender Cards3DiamondContender Cards (Limited to 2 per week)3Shoot to Score and Vying for Supremacy
Screenshot by DestructoidPlayers earn access to the Shoot to Score and Vying for Supremacy Quests by completing the introductory Guardian Games Quest, Best In Class. The Quests are repeatable each week that Guardian Games runs and can provide a sizable cache of rewards if players consistently participate.
Shoot to Score and Vying for Supremacy are both score-based Quests. Once players reach specific score thresholds, they can access rewards in The Tower. The score requirements for each threshold rank are as follows:
Shoot to Score Ranks:Score Thresholds:Reward:Bronze70,000Guardian Games Bronze RewardsSilver150,000Guardian Games Silver RewardsGold250,000Guardian Games Gold RewardsPlatinum350,000Guardian Games Platinum Rewards Vying for Supremacy Ranks:Score Thresholds:Reward:Bronze150Guardian Games Bronze RewardsSilver300Guardian Games Silver RewardsGold600Guardian Games Gold RewardsPlatinum1000Guardian Games Platinum RewardsOnce players reach each score threshold, a platform will materialize behind the podiums in The Tower. After Guardians land on a platform, they can interact with the unlit torch to earn the rewards associated with that score threshold. As players reach new score milestones, a hologram on either shoulder will display the current thresholds conquered for the current week. The Supremacy (PvP) hologram is displayed on a player’s left shoulder, while the Rushdown (PvE) version is shown on the right side.
What is Rushdown?
Screenshot by DestructoidRushdown is the new featured activity for Guardian Games, launchable from The Tower map. As opposed to tackling a rotating list of Strikes like previous years, this year’s Rushdown throws Fireteams into a gauntlet of five boss encounters from throughout Destiny 2‘s extensive catalog of narrative-related missions. Most interestingly, it even includes vaulted content. Players might find themselves against a foe from one of Europa’s Empire Hunts or even the mighty Savathûn at the end of The Witch Queen campaign.
The Rushdown encounter lineup changes with the daily reset, so if players want to see every activity variation, they must participate in the event daily. That said, if you just want to get in and reach your weekly score threshold, that’s doable any day of the week, resetting with Tuesday’s general weekly reset.
The score for Rushdown comes from completing each boss encounter as quickly as possible and avoiding Fireteam deaths. The faster and more efficient players are, the better they’ll score throughout the activity. There are also three different difficulties for Rushdown: Rushdown Warm-Up, Rushdown, and Expert Rushdown. Thankfully, all three modes offer matchmaking.
What is Supremacy?
Screenshot by DestructoidSupremacy is a limited-time PvP mode, launchable from The Tower map. This Crucible alteration pits teams of the same Class against one another to see who fares better in a fight. The mode works like a “Kill Confirmed” mode in other shooters.
Guardians drop a crest after they’re defeated, and opposing players can collect the crest to score points. Alternatively, if you collect a fallen teammate’s crest, you’ll deny a potential score to the opposing side.
The Guardian Games PvP mode is 6v6 and features a modifier called Shaxx’s Training Weights that increases all ability cooldowns. Player Power is disabled, and matches go on until one team reaches a score of 150.
Guardian Games Event Card and Event Challenges
Screenshot by DestructoidAs with the other events and holidays in Destiny 2, Guardian Games gets an Event Card that accompanies the festivities. The standard Event Card is free, but players can opt into a premium Event Card to earn some exclusive cosmetics.
The main draw of the Event Card is the Event Challenges and the rewards they offer. There are 16 Event Challenges for the 2025 Guardian Games; the names, descriptions, and rewards are as follows:
Event Challenge:Description:Reward:In It To Win ItEarn a Medallion from activity completions and bank it at the podium in The Tower for rewards and Class points!Event TicketBronzeBank Medallions at the podium in The Tower to contribute points towards tour Class standing! Higher-ranked Medallions contribute more points.Gold Medallion, Podium’s Apex Emblem , Event TicketSilverBank Medallions at the podium in The Tower to contribute points towards tour Class standing! Higher-ranked Medallions contribute more points.Gold Medallion, Enhancement Core x3, Event TicketGoldBank Medallions at the podium in The Tower to contribute points towards tour Class standing! Higher-ranked Medallions contribute more points.Bungie Store reward, Enhancement Prism, Event TicketPlatinumBank Medallions at the podium in The Tower to contribute points towards tour Class standing! Higher-ranked Medallions contribute more points.Godly Array Shader, Event TicketIn The CardsComplete 15 Contender and Platinum Cards, which can be obtained from Eva.Gold Medallion, Enhancement Core x3, Event TicketBoss BreakerDefeat Bosses in Guardian Games Rushdown.Keraunios, Upgrade Module, Event TicketElements Of VictoryDefeat enemies with elemental abilities or weapons.Gold Medallion, Enhancement Core x3, Event TicketGood GamesDefeat targets in Supremacy matches or Guardian Games playlists.Platinum Medallion, Enhancement Prism, Event TicketClass PrideComplete 10 Supremacy or Guardian Games playlist activities with Class Matchmaking enabled.The Title, Enhancement Core x3, Upgrade Module, Event TicketFriendly RivalryComplete Crucible, Gambit, or Supremacy matches.Gold Medallion, Enhancement Core x3, Glimmer x15,000, Event TicketWorlds Championship TourComplete activities on Destinations such as Blind Well, Altars of Sorrow, Empire Hunts, Wellspring, Partition, and Terminal Overload.Gold Medallion, Enhancement Core x3, Glimmer x15,000, Event TicketCircuit TrainingComplete Dares of Eternity, Vanguard Ops Playlist activities, or Seasonal activities.Raid Banner x3, Glimmer x20,000, Event TicketNoble ExpertComplete 10 Rushdown activities on any difficulty.Platinum Medallion, Commemorative Steed Sparrow, Enhancement Prism, Event TicketCrest CollectorEarn Points in Supremacy by picking up crests from defeated opponents.Platinum Medallion, Hullabaloo, Upgrade Module, Event TicketChampComplete all Event Card Challenges during the Guardian Games. Progress resets at the end of the event.Ascendant Shard, Ascendant AlloyGuardian Games 2025 rewards
Screenshot by DestructoidIn addition to what’s earnable through the Event Challenges, players can earn rewards directly through Guardian Games participation. Dunking a Bronze Medallion doesn’t offer any prizes, but higher-quality Medallions can reward Guardian Games weapons when dunked. Otherwise, players will run Guardian Games activities and complete milestones for Shoot to Score and Vying for Supremacy.
Guardian Games Rewards Quality:Contents:BronzeGuardian Games weaponSilverGuardian Games weapon x2, Enhancement Core x 2GoldGuardian Games weapon with one double Perk roll x2, Enhancement Core x6PlatinumGuardian Games weapon with double Perk rolls x3Guardian Games 2025 Eververse offerings
Screenshot by DestructoidIf players want more swag from this year’s Guardian Games, the Eververse Store has you covered. There are plenty of event-specific offerings, including the coveted 2025 Guardian Games armor set cosmetics. This year, the theme is gladiators, and each appearance looks fearsome. Outside of the armor being spotlighted, here’s what else is available through Eververse while Guardian Games lasts.
Item:Type:Price:Guardian Games Event Card UpgradeCosmetic armor Ornament1,000 SilverGuardian Games 2025 (Gladiators)Cosmetic armor Ornament1,500 Silver or 6,000 Bright DustGuardian Games 2024 (Animals)Cosmetic armor Ornament1,500 Silver or 6,000 Bright DustGuardian Games 2023 (Racers)Cosmetic armor Ornament1,500 Silver or 6,000 Bright DustGuardian Games 2022 Cosmetic armor Ornament1,500 Silver or 6,000 Bright DustGuardian Games 2021Cosmetic armor Ornament1,500 Silver or 6,000 Bright DustWinged VictoryHolochip800 SilverShotput Through The HeartFinisher800 SilverGive ‘Em The ChairFinisher800 SilverServedFinisher800 SilverThe SpinsFinisher800 SilverKnockout PunchFinisher800 SilverShuffle And ScatFinisher800 SilverApplause And AccoladesMultiplayer Emote1,200 SilverGladiator BlowsMultiplayer Emote1,200 SilverGive Me A “G”Multiplayer Emote1,200 SilverParticipation TrophyMultiplayer Emote1,200 SilverPower NapMultiplayer Emote800 SilverCelebrated And ElevatedMultiplayer Emote800 SilverThe Perfect PuttEmote1,000 SilverExercise CycleEmote1,000 SilverReigning ChampionEmote1,000 SilverJust JugglingEmote1,000 SilverStand On CeremonyEmote1,000 SilverTorch LightEmote1,000 SilverPetrifiedEmote500 SilverLunar ShoesEmote500 SilverFouette TurnEmote500 SilverTouchdown DanceEmote500 SilverToy Hula HoopEmote500 SilverWeightlifterEmote500 SilverDartsEmote500 SilverWater BreakEmote500 SilverFaithful PledgeEmote500 SilverPower LiftEmote500 SilverFlip And FlexEmote500 SilverLow ScoreEmote500 SilverHigh ScoreEmote500 SilverHip To The HopEmote500 SilverDisappointmentEmote200 SilverOut Of BreathEmote200 SilverLet’s Hear Some NoiseEmote200 SilverFree ThrowEmote200 SilverCracking UpEmote200 SilverBlowing UpEmote200 SilverRecognizeEmote200 SilverOne…Two…Uh…Emote200 SilverClast Of Its Own (Vex Mythoclast)Exotic Weapon Ornament700 SilverTriumphant (Hier Apparent)Exotic Weapon Ornament700 SilverHawker ShellGhost Shell600 SilverHoplite ShellGhost Shell600 SilverClassy ShellGhost Shell600 SilverCapped ShellGhost Shell600 SilverTassled ShellGhost Shell600 SilverGridiron ShellGhost Shell600 SilverChampion ShellGhost Shell600 Silver#Sponsored ShellGhost Shell600 SilverHalf-Volley ShellGhost Shell600 SilverBeloved AntiqueSparrow800 SilverHeniokhos AnewSparrow800 SilverThe TorpedoSparrow800 SilverRichly CaparisonedSparrow800 SilverBarnstormerSparrow800 SilverShadow BoxSparrow800 SilverTriple BogeySparrow800 SilverThe Lawn MowerSparrow800 SilverPace SetterSparrow800 SilverMicro MiniSparrow800 SilverCariole SpectacularShip800 SilverWinged VictoryShip800 SilverPara Bellum IVShip800 SilverChampionship AdvantageShip800 SilverVictor’s PalanquinShip800 SilverHot CommodityShip800 SilverThe FrontrunnerShip800 SilverThe UnderdogShip800 SilverWhen does Guardian Games 2025 End?
Screenshot by DestructoidThe 2025 Guardian Games event is three weeks long. The event began on Tuesday, March 11, and will end after reset on Tuesday, April 1, or April Fool’s Day.
That leaves plenty of time for players to try the new Rushdown activity and hunt down any desired rewards from the event. As always, a winning Class will be decided once the Guardian Games ends, and a commemorative trophy will be set up in The Tower until the next Guardian Games.
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