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Destiny 2 VPN ban: What is it and how to avoid it

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Destiny2 is an awesome free-to-play online game enjoyed by millions of players in the whole world.

If you’ve played any online game before, you probably know already about lagging, packet loss, and geo-restrictions and how usinga VPNcan help you overcome them.

On the other hand, a worrying amount of users talk about how usinga VPNcan get you banned fromDestiny2.

In our guide we’ll help you learn more about this topic and how to avoid getting banned inDestiny2.

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Does using a VPN get you banned in Destiny 2?

Does using a VPN get you banned in Destiny 2?

Long story short, usinga VPNdoesn’t and shouldn’t get you banned if you’re using it to playDestiny2.

Bungie’s Terms of Service forbid you from using any third-party tool that may help you get the upper edge in a game.

These tools include, but are not limited to trainers, mods, autofire, aimbots, and anything else that modifies the game to give you an unfair advantage.

Therefore, if you’re not doing anything shady with your VPN, there’s no reason for you to receive aDestiny2 ban.

However, it’s worth mentioning that a lot of players complain about VPN users in-game.

Apparently, during PVP, where latency is best kept at a minimum, VPN players can inadvertently make other players lag.

This, in turn, could give them an advantage as well as an opportunity to increase their frags at the expense of other players’ loss.

AVPN could increase the latency of other players, but not without also making the game unplayable for the VPN user itself.

We suppose it could be possible to connect to a far-awayVPN serverthat has huge ping to troll otherDestiny2 players.

However, that’s a far stretch and it’s not likely that you’ll get banned from simply usinga VPNto playDestiny2.

Can I use a VPN with Destiny 2?

Yes, Bungie doesn’t forbidDestiny2 players from usingVPNsto enjoy the game.

In fact, there are regions or networks whereDestiny2 may be restricted, so usinga VPNwould be the only way for some to enjoy it.

Additionally, usinga VPNon throttled networks has been proven toimprove in-game pingand curb packet loss.

However, there are a few things you should take into consideration if you plan on usinga VPNwithDestiny2.

First of all, make sure that you choose aVPN that’s fit for Destiny 2.

Free VPNsare out of the question since they’re not only insecure, but also have the bad habit of slowing down your connection greatly.

Once you’ve got a sturdy VPN locked in, make sure to choose a fast server.

A rule of thumb is that the closer a server is to you (physically), the faster your VPN connection will be.

Last, but not least, make sure to always use the fastest VPN protocol available (WireGuard, if the VPN supports it).

Conclusion

All things considered, usinga VPNwithDestiny2 won’t get you banned.

Other players may frown upon this, as they believe VPN players increase their in-game latency, and you could expect to get reported.

We suggest you playDestiny2 withouta VPNif possible.

However, if your situation impedes you from enjoyingDestiny2 withouta VPN, at least choose a fast, reliable one.

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Vlad Constantinescu

Vlad might have a degree in Animal Husbandry and Livestock Management, but he’s currently rocking anything software related, ranging from testing programs to writing in-depth reviews about them.

He spent 3-4 years as a software editor at Softpedia and another year as a VPN specialist before he landed his current job as an author at Windows Report.

In his free time, Vlad enjoys playing guitar, doing jigsaw puzzles, researching cybersecurity, and even having a good read on rainy days.

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