Summary

  • Bungie announces that Iron Banner in Destiny 2 is delayed to November 26, 2024.
  • Episode Revenant's Iron Banner will start with the Control mode, followed by Tribute.
  • Players can earn the new Iron Intent armor sets as well as the Tinasha's Mastery rocket sidearm and Archon's Thunder machine gun revision.

Bungie announces that the first instance of Iron Banner in Destiny 2 is going to miss its early November start date by a few weeks, giving players a new launch time. It's been a busy week for current Destiny 2 players following the launch of Episode Revenant earlier this month, followed closely by the Vesper's Host dungeon activity.

While usually reserved for new raids, Vesper's Host became Destiny 2's first dungeon with a Contest Mode race. Providing an added challenge with more aggressive enemies and a lack of power advantage for players, Bungie promised plenty of rewards for those who could finish the task including a guaranteed drop of the returning Destiny 2 exotic, Ice Breaker. With Vesper's Host now live, many Destiny 2 players are looking ahead to see what else is arriving on the calendar, though fans will have to wait just slightly longer to get their first Iron Banner fix.

In a new post on the Destiny 2 Teams social media channel, Bungie confirmed that Iron Banner isn't going to arrive in the "early November" window that was previously mentioned. Although the post didn't go into specifics as to why this delay is happening, Episode Revenant's first instance of Iron Banner will be launching on November 26 instead. Bungie also confirmed that the PvP mode Control will be the first mode active for Iron Banner, with the second instance featuring Destiny 2's Tribute game mode.

Destiny 2 Episode Revenant Iron Banner Start Date

  • November 26, 2024

While the news may be disappointing to many, especially as Episode Revenant is introducing brand-new gear for players to chase this time around. As Bungie previously confirmed, players can get their hands on the Iron Intent armor sets, which feature highly detailed designs resembling gear that would feel at home on a Medieval Knight. The event also brings with it a revitalized version of Archon's Thunder, a High-Impact machine gun which has been given new perks and the Stasis element damage type. Finally, a new Rocket Frame Sidearm for Destiny 2 players is being added with Tinasha's Mastery, which also uses the Stasis damage type.

In addition to upcoming game modes, a new leak has potentially revealed that Destiny 2 is crossing over with Street Fighter in a new collaboration for Ghost Shells, emotes, and finishers. Over the past couple of years, Bungie has seemingly placed a greater emphasis on these cross collaborations with various IPs and franchises, including everything from Fortnite and Ghostbusters, to Dungeons and Dragons and The Witcher.

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Destiny 2
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Released
August 28, 2017
ESRB
T For TEEN for Blood, Language, and Violence
Developer(s)
Bungie
Publisher(s)
Bungie
Engine
Tiger Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian's look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.

An Immersive Story
You are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.

Guardian Classes
Choose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.

Cross Save
yes
Expansions
Destiny 2: Forsaken, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Destiny 2: Lightfall
Franchise
Destiny
Number of Players
1-6 (Co-Op)
Steam Deck Compatibility
no
Genre(s)
FPS
How Long To Beat
100+
X|S Optimized
YES
PS Plus Availability
Essential, Extra, & Premium (The Witch Queen)
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty