Now and then, there are crazy moments in Destiny 2. This time it’s a bug that allows you to run over your enemies with your Sparrow. Normally, Bungie would quickly fix this. However, since it is so celebrated by the Guardians, the developer has decided to let you have fun with it.
What kind of bug is this? This week, the Iron Banner is running in Destiny 2 with the “Fortress” mode. It is considered one of the less popular modes by some players. But this time, something is different.
Thanks to an unexpected bug in Season 22, Sparrows suddenly take center stage.
- On the PvP map “Multiplex” in the “Fortress” mode, you can currently eliminate your opponents not just with weapons but also by running them over with your Sparrow.
The reaction of the Destiny 2 community to the unusual bug has been nothing short of enthusiastic. Instead of getting upset about the bugs, the Guardians have decided to enjoy the fun to the fullest.
And this new Guardian enthusiasm even prompted Bungie to overlook it.
This is how Bungie reacted to the Iron Banner bug: Many players expected an immediate disabling of Sparrows in the Iron Banner once the bug was known. The consensus is that things that are particularly fun for the Guardians are often quickly turned off by the developers. Especially in PvP, where it is player versus player.
But this time, the bug is not unfair and Bungie is letting it be. They communicated the following via Twitter/X:
Sparrows in Multiplex, huh? Life… well, it seems to find a way, we would say. Even though it wasn’t intended, it appears that some PvP players are enjoying the chaos, so we’re going to keep this bug around for a while. Stay tuned to Bungie Help for updates on the timeframe. Good luck and have fun, go for it!
commented Bungie via Twitter/X on the new bug in the Iron Banner of Destiny 2
This officially means the “Multiplex” racetrack is open.
“It’s a sign: Bring back ‘Combined Arms'”
This is what the community says about the fun kill race: Those of you who have played Destiny 1 may remember a mode in PvP where Guardians were allowed to zoom around on their agile Sparrows across the PvP map. These races always brought fast action to the Guardian battles.
- In “Combined Arms,” Guardians faced off in two game modes on maps using vehicles and even fought from them.
Indeed, many players don’t mind it if Sparrows could remain active in Destiny 2 – without it being a bug in the game.
On one hand, there are maps, like “Separation” in Savathun’s Throne World, which are immensely large. Some Guardians have already wished they could take their ride back into the fight on the long way back.
On the other hand, Guardians think the idea isn’t so bad that maybe this old mode could be revived.
- So Veilfire writes on Twitter/X: “Definitely one of the most entertaining moments in the Crucible ever. Vehicles [with “Combined Arms”] in the Crucible in Destiny 1 and now here in 2 are so much fun. Honestly, I’d love to see more of that.”
- Kirainian Gaming thinks: “Vehicles in the Crucible would be great… Bungie, give me 8v8 and large maps with vehicles.”
- And CyberPhoenixstrims even wishes for more: “This makes me wish for a car-Sparrow mode. But I believe PvP could still use some more silly rotating game modes.”
How cool it looks was also shown by countless videos on social media, where players captured their unexpected collisions with other Guardians.
How long can you exploit the bug? At the moment, it only works in the Iron Banner on the “Multiplex” map. This means you have to be patient until chance leads you there, and you can only experience it until next Tuesday. Because then Lord Saladin will pack his things again, fly back to the Cabal, and take the Iron Banner event with him.
If you’re lucky enough to land on the map, then don’t hesitate. Grab your Sparrow, chase your enemies, and let chaos run its course.
Sometimes bugs also have unexpected moments and are celebrated by the community instead of being hated. And who would have thought that it would be a bug that leads to an unpopular mode becoming an exciting experience in Destiny 2?
Tell us: Have you had the pleasure of being run over by a Sparrow in the Iron Banner on “Multiplex” or have you done the running over yourself? And what do you think about the desire to make a feature out of this bug to be more mobile on larger maps? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments.
Other things in Destiny 2, however, are not as well-received as this announced nerf:
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