In Destiny this week there is a new Crucible mode: In “Doubles Skirmish,” two teams of two Guardians each compete for victory.
Bungie is coming up with something new for the Crucible. The “New Monarchy” declares a new Skirmish format. Only in pairs will Guardians venture into the Crucible and meet two other Guardians to test their strength against each other. Level advantages will be disabled (so it is not an Iron Banner variant), but the usual Skirmish, just that instead of three Guardians, you will only go into the Deathmatch with two.
The mode is already in the game since the last hotfix on Tuesday evening, but only now is it being officially introduced in the Weekly Update.
Since there are only a few players, the regeneration time of the Super will be extended. In addition, there should only be heavy ammunition once per match. Maybe it’s a preview of the planned Inferno mode, when PvP designer Lars Bakken says you should rely only on your mind, your weapon, and your wingman.
The goal is slower, harder battles, where it will also be about reviving your teammates. This is already attractive in Skirmish because there are big bonus points for it.
With only two Guardians on each team, it will be even harder to place blame on others. Everyone should be able to show what they are made of.
The first reports are quite positive. They say there are small maps where the individual really matters and where strategic play is key. Knowledge of the maps and timing when to activate the Super is especially important.
Sure, not every Destiny player is thrilled about PvP and some wish for more PvE content, but this is already a good start. In the Weekly Update that introduced the mode, Bungie promised that there will be more news in the coming weeks. They say they will tirelessly work on the game to continue its development.
