Upcoming Destiny 2 Iron Banner changes could bring the mode back to its former glory

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There was a time in Destiny 2 when the Iron Banner was hailed as one of the most competitive activities in the game. However, as time passed, the mode somewhat fell through the rafters, with Guardians being unhappy about many aspects concerning the said mode.

Iron Banner is a game mode conducted by Lord Saladin. It is also PvP and offers some excellent rewards. However, a few seasons ago, Bungie reduced the overall frequency of the game mode itself, leading to a considerable dip in its popularity. However, as mentioned in the latest TWAB, Bungie is bringing significant changes to the game mode in Destiny 2.

The Destiny 2 community was so unhappy with how the Iron Banner is currently, that the Guardians were throwing matches to grind through the ranks with Lord Saladin just to get to a shader. This very instance highlighted the problems revolving around this game mode.

To combat such instances, Bungie intends to implement some changes that could alleviate the issues concerning the Iron Banner. First of all, Lord Saladin and this game mode will return for the last time during Season of the Seraph on January 31. When he returns, Guardians will receive twice the amount of reputation they previously earned for completing Iron Banner matches. This is being done to prevent Guardians from throwing matches in order to grind for ranks with Lord Saladin.

Moreover, this reputation change will also carry forward into the upcoming seasons. From Lightfall onwards, the Iron Banner will come thrice per season, making it easier for Guardians looking to get their hands on the Iron Lord title in Destiny 2. The Iron Lord title can be unlocked by completing certain triumphs in the game. Given that the game mode has been added twice a season, many