Updated 2026.10.02: Kinetic Capsule Program and Ingress Merch details have been added.
Updated 2026.09.29: New sources of Rare Battle Beacons have been added to the operation.
Updated 2026.09.24: The Campaign requirements have been clarified. Please review them again before the operation begins.
Agents,
NIA researchers have observed heightened XM sensitivity across global Portal networks connected to the Cygnus alignment. Researchers hypothesize that contesting Battle Beacons creates localized resonance fields required to capture vital network telemetry. To stabilize the grid and secure overall Season influence, Ground Operations has issued a global directive. Factions are called to organize field operations and systematically engage in Battle Beacon combat throughout the operational window.
Cygnus Global Battles is a coordinated tactical operation focused on Faction-vs-Faction Battle Beacon combat. Every contested Battle Beacon feeds regional Faction dominance and global Season standing. Scanner telemetry will evaluate individual performance, award operational rewards, and track Faction momentum across the operation.
Participation is open to every Agent. A Battle Beacon may be deployed by an Agent or NIASection14, but once one is active, any Agent within range of that Portal may join the battle.
The operation window opens 1 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC and concludes 28 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC.
Your Scanner will track your operational metrics as a Battle Beacon Combatant. Advance your metrics by fighting in active Battle Beacons at any Portal, coordinating with your squad to secure Checkpoints and maximize point control during each battle.
Offensive and defensive Portal actions taken during an active battle count as participating in that battle. These include deploying or upgrading Resonators, attacking or destroying Resonators, destroying Portal Mods, destroying Links, and recharging Resonators.
Reference: Battle Beacon FAQs
The free Campaign “Cygnus: Global Battles” will appear within the Dispatch interface, available to all Agents. In Stage 1:
During the operation window, intelligence observers will track high-intensity CAT-VI Beacon Battles across all regions. Following the conclusion of the operation, the NIA will publish a global leaderboard ranking the top 100 CAT-VI participants, with bonus Cygnus Tokens awarded to these top-performing Agents. Only Agents who have claimed at least one Bounty in the “Cygnus: Global Battles” Campaign are eligible to enter this leaderboard.
Agents who complete Stage 1 may choose to Restart the Campaign into Stage 2. Stage 2 awards item support only, and does not award Cygnus Tokens or medal progression.
2,000 Season Points will be distributed according to the aggregate number of Battle Beacon Point Values claimed by each Faction. Points are awarded at each Checkpoint to the Faction holding the Target Portal.
Battle category will NOT be taken into the calculation. All proportional allocations will be rounded to one decimal place. Official results will be publicly announced within one week following the conclusion of the Operation via a dedicated Season Score update published on ingress.com/news.
Rare and Very Rare Battle Beacons are available for purchase in the In-App Store by Agents who meet the AP requirements for each. During the operation window, monitor official social channels for encrypted Passcodes and cipher challenges yielding free Rare Battle Beacons.
[Added 2026.09.29] During the operation window, one free Rare Battle Beacon will be available in the In-App Store to Agents who meet the AP requirements.
[Added 2026.09.29] During the operation window, two new Kinetic Programs will be available for Agents to craft Rare Battle Beacons:
[Added 2026.10.02] During the operation window, up to 13 Kinetic Capsule Programs can be activated in parallel.
[Added 2026.10.02] Rare Battle Beacon loadout cards with passcodes are also available on Ingress Merch on Shopify, either as a single card or in a 13-pack
Agents documenting their field operations are encouraged to share field tactics and publish Sitreps on social media using #CygnusGlobalBattles and #IngressSitrep.
For more information on the Season of Cygnus and earning the Cygnus Season medals, please refer to the Season Overview.
Agents, your feedback and counsel continue to shape and sharpen our tactical approach.
Remain vigilant. While conducting field operations, strict compliance with local health and security regulations is essential.
For ongoing updates on Ingress field activities and strategic initiatives, consult our official communication channel routinely. Stay alert, stay ready.
— Ingress