Destiny 2 Ban Wave October 2026: Cheats, Boosting and Appeals

November 4, 2026

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Bungie announced on October 1, 2026 that it had issued a large Destiny 2 ban wave against accounts found cheating or using account recovery, ban evasion or boosting services, and said it had reviewed appeals to check accuracy. A week later, Update 9.7.0.5 on October 7 patched cheats that spammed unearned rewards and XP onto other players, with Bungie stating that players who did not seek out those cheats would not be penalized.

Published November 4, 2026 by the Guardian Sherpa Team.

Key facts: Destiny 2 anti-cheat news, fall 2026

October 1, 2026: the Destiny 2 Team posted that a large ban wave had been issued for cheating, account recovery, ban evasion and boosting services.
Appeals: Bungie said it further investigated appeals to the wave to validate accuracy. No ban count was published.
October 7, 2026: Update 9.7.0.5 changed back-end code to stop cheat users spamming other players with unearned rewards and XP.
Who gets actioned: accounts that used those cheats maliciously; players who did not seek out the cheats or their benefits will not be penalized, per the patch notes.
Reporting: Bungie points players to its Report Suspected Cheating and Poor Behavior help article.
Context: Destiny 2 has been in maintenance mode since June 9, 2026, but enforcement and fixes are continuing.

Destiny 2 enforcement and patch timeline from June to October 2026.

What did Bungie say about the October 2026 ban wave?

On October 1, 2026, the Destiny 2 Team account on X said Bungie had recently issued a large ban wave against accounts found to be violating the terms of service, either by cheating or by using account recovery, ban evasion or boosting services. The post added that Bungie had further investigated appeals to the wave to validate accuracy.

Bungie did not publish how many accounts were banned. Kyber's Corner's October 1 report links to Bungie's Appeal Ban or Restriction and Account Restrictions and Banning Policies help articles for anyone who believes they were actioned in error.

What was the XP and reward spam cheat?

Bungie also said it had recently seen new cheats that pushed unearned rewards and XP onto other players' accounts. Bungie addressed it in Update 9.7.0.5 on October 7, 2026 with a back-end change to stop cheat users from spamming other players. The patch notes say accounts that used these cheats maliciously are being actioned, and players who did not actively seek out the cheats or their benefits will not be penalized.

Was there anything else in recent patches?

Update 9.7.0.6 on October 20 only fixed an Eververse issue where some Bright Dust purchases unlocked extra cosmetics. Earlier PvP-related fixes this year included closing out-of-bounds exploits on Meltdown in Update 9.7.0.3 (July 7) and disabling a Gambit set bonus in Crucible Ops in the July 28 hotfix after players could spawn near-infinite Special ammo.

Does this affect Trials of Osiris?

Trials of Osiris already requires SMS verification, according to Kyber's Corner's current Trials page. Bungie has not said how many of the October bans came from Trials, so we cannot say how much the wave changed the playlist. If you run into a suspected cheater, use Bungie's official reporting tools rather than calling players out in chat.

What does "boosting services" mean for players?

Bungie's post grouped boosting services with cheating, account recovery and ban evasion, but it did not describe which practices it actioned. Bungie's own help articles are the only authoritative guide to its rules, and the decision to restrict an account is always Bungie's. What we can say is how we work: our carries are self-play, and we never ask for or log into a customer's account.

What this means for your carries

Every Guardian Sherpa carry is self-play. You play on your own account, on your own console or PC, in a fireteam with our players, as described in how a self-play carry works. We never ask for your password, and our account safety page explains what we will and will not ask for. We cannot guarantee how Bungie enforces its terms, so please read Bungie's policies before buying any service.

If you want Trials rewards with a coordinated team, see the Trials of Osiris carry guide and Trials carries. If you would rather improve on your own, our coaching guide and coaching sessions are built for that.

Frequently asked questions

When was the latest Destiny 2 ban wave?

The Destiny 2 Team announced a large ban wave on October 1, 2026. It targeted accounts found violating the terms of service by cheating or by using account recovery, ban evasion or boosting services, and Bungie said it reviewed appeals to validate accuracy.

Will I be banned if a cheater sent me XP or rewards?

According to Update 9.7.0.5 on October 7, 2026, players who did not actively seek out the cheats or their benefits will not be penalized. Accounts that used the cheats maliciously are being actioned.

How do I report a cheater in Destiny 2?

Bungie directs players to its Report Suspected Cheating and Poor Behavior help article, which explains how to report players through official channels.

Does Guardian Sherpa ever log into my account?

No. Every carry is self-play: you play on your own account in our fireteam, and we never ask for your password.