Destiny’s ‘Crimson Doubles’ Crucible mode detailed

Last week, in announced Destiny's Valentine's Day-themed event "Crimson Days," Bungie teased a new Crucible mode — Crimson Doubles. Today, Bungie launched a dedicated page for the limited-time mode, detailing the rules.

First, what is Crimson Doubles? In short, it's a 2v2 Elimination Mode, meaning you must win five rounds against the opposing team to secure victory. But there's a catch — something called the "Broken Heart."

"If your teammate falls to the opposition in Crimson Doubles, you will be infused with the power of Broken Heart. In your vengeful state, you will be faster on the draw and much quicker to recover from any damage you take. Use this boost to avenge your partner and keep your dreams of victory alive. The Broken Heart buff will last until you revive your fallen comrade, until the round ends, or until you fall in combat yourself."

With the new mode comes a new Quest from Lord Shaxx and brand new Bounties. Completing Lord Shaxx's "Crimson Bonds" quest will reward you with a new Crimson Days Emblem. Simply playing the mode earns you a chance at new Shaders and new Ghost Shells that can drop at 320 Light. There will also be "Crimson Candy" to munch on which buffs you and your fireteam.

"When a Guardian consumes a Crimson Candy, they share a Crimson Connection with all of the other members in their current Fireteam that boosts experience gain on all equipped weapons for 30 minutes."

The Crimson Doubles game mode will be available for a limited time, beginning February 9th, 2016 and ending on February 16th, 2016.  You can access it from the Director, but you must already be in a Fireteam of two players to participate.