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Doubles is a 2v2 Crucible game mode in Destiny 2 that features smaller team sizes and intense tactical gameplay. While the standard Doubles playlist appears occasionally in the rotating Crucible playlists, its most famous variant is Crimson Doubles, which appears during the annual Crimson Days event.
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Description
Doubles is a competitive multiplayer mode where two teams of two Guardians face off in various game types. The smaller team size emphasizes coordination, communication, and individual skill, as each player's performance has a significant impact on the match outcome.
Game Types
Standard Doubles
The regular Doubles playlist typically features:
- Elimination: Teams compete in rounds with limited lives and revival mechanics
- Clash: Traditional team deathmatch with respawns
- Survival: Teams share a pool of lives
Crimson Doubles
A special variant available during Crimson Days with unique mechanics:
- Based on Elimination rules
- Features special Valentine's Day-themed buffs and mechanics
- Includes exclusive rewards and bounties
Unique Mechanics
Crimson Doubles Buffs
During Crimson Days events, special mechanics are active:
Reunited
- Increases ability regeneration when teammates are close together
- Encourages coordinated team play
- Visual indicator shows when buff is active
Falling Apart
- Activates when teammates are too far apart
- Reveals both players' locations to the enemy team
- Punishes split strategies and lone wolf tactics
Vengeance
- Triggers when your teammate is defeated
- Grants significantly increased ability regeneration
- Restores a small amount of health
- Provides a brief window for clutch plays
Original Destiny Mechanics
In the original Destiny, Crimson Doubles featured:
- Heartbroken: Maxed out Armor, Recovery, and Agility stats
- Increased weapon reload speeds
- Fiery red aura to mark affected players
Strategy
Team Composition
- Coordinate subclass choices for synergy
- Balance aggressive and defensive playstyles
- Consider weapon loadouts that complement each other
Map Control
- Control heavy ammo spawns
- Maintain optimal positioning for team shots
- Use map geometry to force favorable engagements
Communication
- Call out enemy positions and movements
- Coordinate ability usage and pushes
- Manage revives in Elimination rounds
Rewards
Standard Doubles
Crimson Doubles
Exclusive rewards during Crimson Days:
- The Vow - Masterworked Solar bow (2020)
- Confectionary Hearts - Event currency
- Valentine's Day-themed cosmetics
- Special emblems and shaders
- Crimson Days Triumphs
Availability
- Standard Doubles: Appears in weekly rotating Crucible playlists
- Crimson Doubles: Limited-time during Crimson Days (typically February)
- Matchmaking available for solo players
Maps
Doubles utilizes smaller Crucible maps optimized for 4-player matches:
- Anomaly
- Burnout
- Endless Vale
- Javelin-4
- Wormhaven
- And other compact arena maps
History
Doubles has been a recurring game mode since the original Destiny:
- First introduced in Destiny 1 as a permanent playlist
- Became a rotating mode in Destiny 2
- Crimson Doubles debuted in February 2016
- Returned annually for Valentine's Day celebrations
Reception
The Doubles playlist is generally well-received for:
- Intense, tactical gameplay
- Lower barrier to entry than 3v3 modes
- Strong emphasis on teamwork
- Unique seasonal mechanics during Crimson Days
Common criticisms include:
- Limited availability in rotation
- Matchmaking challenges for solo players
- Balance issues with certain ability combinations
Trivia
- Crimson Doubles is Destiny's version of Valentine's Day celebration
- The mode has inspired similar 2v2 formats in other games
- Some exclusive rewards from past Crimson Days events have become highly sought-after collectibles
- Lord Shaxx provides special romantic-themed commentary during Crimson Doubles
