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Destiny 2 This Week in Destiny Patch Notes (9th April 2026)
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Destiny 2 This Week in Destiny Patch Notes (9th April 2026)

Guardian Games 2026 is done, Warlocks won, and Iron Banner is back on the calendar. Here's what Bungie covered this week.

Nathan Lees
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The This Week in Destiny post for 9th April 2026 wraps up what turned out to be the final week of Guardian Games, and Bungie is ready to call it: Warlocks take the crown for 2026. If you were grinding for the class, credit where it's due.

Beyond the victory lap, Bungie has outlined the first wave of picks from the Community Challenge, specifically the Guardian Games Gold push, which gives players a clearer picture of how that side objective is shaping up. There's also a new Humble Bundle partnership in the mix for anyone who wants to stretch their money a bit further.

The bigger forward-looking note is Iron Banner. It returns on April 14, so you have a few days to prepare. Bungie hasn't been shy about tweaking Iron Banner's structure in recent seasons, so it's worth checking what's changed before you queue. Full patch notes below.

Full Patch Notes

This week in Destiny, the final week of Guardian Games is here and it’s time to review the results. We’ll also be going over the initial set of picks from our Community Challenge and highlighting the newest changes coming to Iron Banner!

  • Warlocks Take Guardian Games 2026!
  • How to Earn the Guardian Games Animal Instinct emblem
  • Community Challenge: Going for Guardian Games Gold First Week Picks
  • Iron Banner Returns April 14
  • Our Newest Humble Bundle Partnership
  • This Week(end) in Destiny
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Nathan Lees

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