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Bungie announces first Iron Banner for Destiny 2

The event will take place next week.
Fabrizia Malgieri 6 October 2017

Bungie has today announced a great returning feature for all Destiny's fans: the Iron Banner event. The first event in Destiny 2 will take place from 10:00 BST on October 10 until the same time on October 17 and will be played in Control mode.

Let's find out what's new in this edition, courtesy of Bungie themselves:

"What's different?
Combat will be between two teams of four players
Your fighting abilities, not your power levels, will decide the outcome
Bounties and Ranks have been replaced with an Iron Banner Engram

How can you compete?
Complete the Destiny 2 campaign - the only way to reach the Tower
Visit Lord Saladin in the Tower to begin the Iron Banner Quest
Fight in the Iron Banner playlist with Quickplay modes and matchmaking

What's in it for you?
Earn Iron Banner Tokens in every match (earn more if you win)
Daily and Season* Milestones that track your progress to glory
Claim brand new armor wrought in the forges of the Iron Lords"

Will you play Iron Banner in Destiny 2 next week?

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