Summary
Bungie releases update 8.0.5 forDestiny 2, which not only brings big changes to the Crucible, but fixes various issues, and adjusts numerous parts of the game from weapons to player abilities. It’s been a rough week at Bungie, with CEO Pete Parsons announcing over 200 positions being cut at theDestiny 2studio, with insiders also reporting that some veterans like Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy have also departed. The news has been demoralizing for the community, not to mention the Bungie staff themselves, with some finding out about the layoffs online as it was happening.
With many still wondering aboutDestiny 2’s long-term future, Bungie continues to roll out its previously announced short-term content for Episode Echoes. Even as Act 2 concludes andDestiny 2enters its three-week hiatus, the2024 Solstice event has arrivedwith the weekly reset, giving fans a chance to take part in the annual activity and earn new gear like the class armor sets and weapons. In addition to the new content, Bungie has also released its latest update forDestiny 2, making big changes to various parts of the game.
Over the past few weeks, Bungie has teased some of the changes that have finally made their way into the game. Unfortunately for Hunters, today’sDestiny 2update brings big nerfs to the Prismatic subclass, specifically to the popular builds that utilize the Threaded Specter aspect. Aim-assist strength and detonation damage were heavily nerfed, which will likely push players to try other combinations instead. Popular rocket sidearms like The Call and Aberrant Action no longer generate super energy at such a high rate, and Swarm Grenades have had their projectile travel distance reduced as well.
However, not all the news is dire, asBungie’s promised Exotic Class Armor changeshave also arrived. Specifically, the Dual Destiny mission now has a weekly challenge that will grant a second item drop for completing the mission. Bungie has also brought back weapon tuning for the Onslaught activity, allowing players to focus a single BRAVE Arsenal weapon by visiting Zavala at the Tower, increasing the drop rate chance by 60%. Champion enemies should no longer appear within Battlegrounds missions from Vanguard Ops playlist missions and the Fireteam Finder has also received new functionality and additional bug fixes to improve performance.
This update also makes adept weapons in Trials of Osiris slightly easier to earn inDestiny 2as well. Specifically, Bungie tweaked the Passage of Persistence so that when in a three-person fireteam, losses now no longer remove a win from the card. As long as the fireteam completes the match, wins will be retained, meaning it’ll be easier to get that seventh win on the card to earn passage to the Lighthouse and the adept weapon waiting there. In other Crucible news, this update fully removes Tribute from the Iron Banner rotation, 6v6 maps have been weighted to favor the more popular maps, while the penalty system for quitters has been updated as well.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
