Destiny 2 players have had their hands full with the release of the Lightfall expansion. From a brand-new story to new weapons and armor, there's been lots to do. Adding onto that is the return of one of the game's most illustrious PvP events, Iron Banner.
Making its first appearance in Season 20 or Season of Defiance, this is the one PvP event all Guardians look forward to. Iron Banner has been a Destiny staple dating back to the game's original release and undergoes constant changes each season.
That being said - When is Iron Banner in Destiny 2 Season 20? Here's what you need to know.
When is Iron Banner in Destiny 2 Season 20?
In the past, Iron Banner used to appear on a monthly basis, overlapping with other popular events. Later on, the appearance of the PvP event shifted over to twice a season in Season 19. Now, however, Bungie has tacked on a third appearance, meaning that Iron Banner will be available for three weeks out of the season.
Below are the official dates for Iron Banner in Destiny 2 Season 20:
- Week 3 (Tuesday, March 14, 2023 – Tuesday, March 21, 2023)
- Week 6 (Tuesday, April 4, 2023 – Tuesday, March 11, 2023)
- Week 9 (Tuesday, April 25, 2023 – Tuesday, May 2, 2023)
Iron Banner appears for one week, beginning on a Tuesday and ending on a Tuesday. During that time period, the Trials of Osiris, another Destiny 2 PvP event, goes on hiatus.
It's worth noting that Iron Banner appears directly after the weekly maintenance concludes.
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What is the Iron Banner Crucible Mode for Destiny 2 Season 20?
A new Iron Banner means a new Crucible mode for players to enjoy. So far, Bungie hasn't stated which Iron Banner mode will be played in Season 20. Until then, let's take a look at the Crucible modes in past Iron Banners.
In the beginning, Iron Banner centered around Rift, a Destiny 1 mode that had players score a Spark in the enemy goal. After that, in Season of Plunder, that shifted over to Eruption. In Eruption, players grow in power upon getting kills, entering a "Prime" state whereupon kills grant additional points but destroy the Guardian after 15 seconds.
Lastly, in Season of the Seraph, players got to participate in a new mode called Fortress. Different than the other Crucible modes before it, Fortress plays a lot like a round of Control, however, there's a small difference.
Upon reaching 40 and later on 80 points, all of the capture points close, opening up a single capture point guarded by three Scorpius turrets. In order to capture the point players had to defeat all of the turrets. Upon defeating the turrets, players can claim the point and earn points faster.
Once the point is done, Fortress goes back to a standard Control game mode.
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