How to Turn Off Matchmaking in Destiny 2: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to disable matchmaking in Destiny 2 for private gameplay in Nightfall Strikes and guided games with this quick tutorial.

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To turn off matchmaking in Destiny 2, you'll need to launch a guided game as a solo player or host private matches for activities that allow it. Unfortunately, Destiny 2 does not offer a straightforward option to disable matchmaking for standard activities like Strikes, Crucible, or Gambit. For Nightfall Strikes, select the 'Firewalled' edition from the Director to run the strike solo or with your chosen fireteam, effectively bypassing automatic matchmaking. Adjusting your fireteam settings to closed can also prevent unwanted players from joining your game.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can you turn off matchmaking for all Destiny 2 activities? No, Destiny 2 does not allow you to turn off matchmaking for all activities. Matchmaking can be bypassed in specific cases like Nightfall Strikes using the Firewalled edition or when hosting private guided games.
  2. How do I play Destiny 2 Nightfall Strikes without matchmaking? To play Nightfall Strikes without matchmaking, select the 'Firewalled' edition of the strike from the Director. This lets you run the strike solo or with a predetermined fireteam, bypassing automatic matchmaking.
  3. Is there a way to prevent random players from joining my Destiny 2 fireteam? Yes, adjusting your fireteam settings to 'closed' prevents random players from joining your game session, effectively keeping your matches private.