Where to get the Old Lights Emblem in Destiny 2

Proof that you were there.

The Old Lights Emblem is a way to show people that you were there for every major moment in Destiny 2. You were a true Original Guardian, and you want to show it off to the rest of the community. This is where you go to get the Emblem, and what you need to have done to get access to it at all.

Where to get the Old Lights Emblem in Destiny 2

To get your Old Lights Emblem, you need to go to Collections, then Flair, then Account, then go to the last page of available Emblems. The message that appears on screen when you first log in is incorrect, so ignore it. Now, if the Emblem is not there, you should be aware that it is being delivered in waves, so even if you are eligible, you may not receive it for a few days.

To get the Emblem, make sure you have an account that has logged in during the following dates.

• Destiny 2 Launch: September 6, 2017 - September 3, 2018
• Forsaken: September 4, 2018 - September 30, 2019
• Shadowkeep: October 1, 2019 - November 9, 2020
• Beyond Light: November 10, 2020 - February 21, 2022
• Witch Queen: February 22, 2022 - February 27, 2023
• Lightfall: February 28, 2023 - June 3, 2024
• The Final Shape: June 4, 2024 - July 14, 2025
• The Year of Prophecy: July 15, 2025 - June 8, 2026 

If you want to check, you can use this historical heatmap to see if your account matches the dates.

Make sure you check out our Destiny 2 page for more useful guides.

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