Destiny 2 has responded to player feedback to improve the popular PvP event Iron Banner. No more frustration with unpopular game modes – from now on, you can decide how to shape your Iron Banner experience.
What was the problem in Iron Banner? Since the introduction of various new game modes in the Iron Banner event, there have been ongoing massive discussions and dissatisfaction within the Destiny 2 community regarding the mode rotation set by Bungie.
- Some players loved the variety that the new modes brought.
- Other players longed for the familiar Control mode. If it wasn’t available, they opted not to play the event.
This often led to Bungie reverting the Iron Banner mode from “Tribute” or “Stronghold” back to “Control” after massive protests and pressure from its Guardians.
But that is now over. With yesterday’s Update 7.3.0.6, Bungie made a significant change that will likely please many players.
No more frustration over unpopular modes
Change was long overdue: Since this week, players in Destiny 2 have the choice in Iron Banner whether they prefer the tactical depth of “Stronghold” or would like to keep “Control”.
The option to leave the decision to the players was long overdue due to constant complaints.
- It not only benefits the veterans of Destiny 2 but also opens the doors for new players who can now try out two options during the free event.
- By choosing for themselves, the Iron Banner event becomes a more tailored experience where everyone has the freedom to play what they love.
How do I choose the mode in Iron Banner?
How to switch the mode: To switch the mode in Iron Banner, click on the displayed mode at the bottom right of the start screen. A new window will then open, where you can decide which battle you want to jump into.
This Iron Banner week offers you Stronghold
and Control
. Note that Control
will always be included in the selection. Only new modes will rotate.
These are the downsides: If you choose the less popular new modes, it may take longer to find a fireteam through matchmaking.
As player Bipolarnerd comments: “Stronghold takes forever to find a group and then finish it. Every time, the whole timer runs out.”
The second downside is that players still complain because they have not yet realized that they can now choose the game mode, as player StarStarFruiT points out:
Unfortunately, the average player just hits buttons to start a match. […] Bungie hasn’t made it really clear that you can now select multiple game modes. I feel that the Control mode will have minimal player numbers. My evidence? We have been at Destiny for 10 years, and people still don’t know how to make public events heroic or that you should pass on the relic.
commented player StarStarFruiT
Once this option has spread among the players, this downside may soon disappear.
How many Iron Banner events are there in Season 23?
Another common question from players in the extended “Season of Wish” is whether this week’s Iron Banner is the last of Season 23. Officially, yes.
- January 23 was the last date confirmed by Bungie in the ‘This Week at Destiny’ blog for the start of an Iron Banner week.
- However, there has been speculation about Week 13, from February 20 to 27, 2024, regarding whether the Iron Banner will take place again.
However, this date has not yet been confirmed. So you should not rely on there being another Iron Banner event to avoid being disappointed at missing the title or rewards.
What do you think about this new freedom in choosing game modes in Iron Banner? Feel free to share your opinion and let us know which mode is your favorite. Or would you prefer to focus on PvE and master the most challenging activity in Season 23? Destiny 2 player reveals his secret on how he mastered a challenge that currently many are failing
