Players of the Destiny 2 Guardian Games want Titans to triumph in order to honour Commander Zavala, whose voice actor Lance Reddick unexpectedly passed away just a few months ago. The protagonist of Bungie’s FPS game is Zavala, a Titan and powerful Vanguard leader. gamers all over the world were saddened by Reddick’s demise as they played Destiny 2 in his remembrance. Guardian Games gamers are trying to pay tribute to Reddick’s memory by taking on the role of the in-game class that Zavala represented.
The ongoing Guardian Games event puts characters of different classes up against one another to compete to see who can earn the most medallions, earning one group the right to be called the champion. The winning character class will earn special rewards, as well as clout amongst the Destiny 2 community.
While little is at stake, it’s an opportunity for players to grind for rewards on their preferred character classes and potentially claim glory amongst peers. Since the launch of Guardian Games, popular content creators including Jake ‘GernaderJake’ Straus, Khris ‘Knitehawk’ Boyle, and Detrick ‘Uhmaayyze’ Houchens have expressed their support for Titans winning the activity in honour of Reddick’s character, even in cases where those players don’t usually main Titan characters.
Some players have pointed out that Reddick himself was a Warlock main, perhaps skewing the numbers of people who believe they are playing to honour Reddick’s legacy. Regardless, what’s clear is that Reddick was a beloved member of the Destiny 2 community and people will continue to honour him in whatever ways make sense to them. And that’s quite a way to honour someone’s legacy, indeed.
While we may be secretly rooting for Titans throughout the Guardian Games, may the best team win the glory and the right to be crowned the winner in this exciting annual event.
Destiny 2 season 20 is wrapping up soon, so be sure to check out our Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotics guide to ensure you get your hands on any Exotics in the multiplayer game that may disappear with the launch of Destiny 2 season 21, titled Season of the Deep.