Faction Rallies Aren't Coming Back To Destiny 2, But The Gear Is

One of Destiny 2's toughest events is making a comeback next season with the return of the Trials of Osiris, but Bungie has confirmed another limited-time event won't be returning anytime soon. That event is its Faction Rally, in which players complete bounties for special gear. While the event isn't returning, the good news is, the loot will soon be making a return.

In another big Director's Cut blog post, Destiny 2 game director Luke Smith quickly mentioned a few big changes the developer is looking to make to the game going forward. One is an adjustment to how Destiny 2 handles seasonal content, although details on how seasons will change in the future haven't been hammered out yet. Another is a shift that might make some weapons obsolete in endgame content after a set period, a change that sounds a lot like going back to the days of Destiny 1. And an in a quick aside, Smith addressed Faction Rallies, which haven't appeared in the game since Destiny 2's first year. They won't be coming back anytime soon, Smith said.

"Lots of folks have been wondering if Faction Rallies will return," Smith wrote. "We have no plans to bring back Faction Rallies. The reward gear hasn’t been used that much, our character cast is growing too large, and crucially, they didn’t drive a bunch of engagement with the game."

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