New Destiny 2 Update Released

Destiny 2 Update 8.0.0.5 addresses numerous community-reported issues and improves the overall player experience. Recent updates like Into the Light and the The Final Shape expansion have boosted the game's popularity, but some problems persisted. This update tackles several key areas.

One significant change affects the Pathfinder system, a replacement for daily and weekly bounties. Players criticized the system's convoluted node structure, requiring activity switching and negating streak bonuses. This update streamlines the Pathfinder, replacing Gambit-specific nodes with more versatile options allowing completion through either PvE or PvP activities.

Another major improvement removes elemental surges from Dungeons and Raids. Following player feedback and data analysis confirming negative impact on gameplay, Bungie has removed surges and implemented a universal damage buff for all subclasses.

A popular exploit in the Dual Destiny exotic mission, allowing players to obtain double class items, has also been patched. Players will now receive only one item per mission completion.

Destiny 2 Update 8.0.0.5 Patch Notes:

Crucible:

• Resolved an issue with incorrect expansion requirements for Trials of Osiris.
• Corrected trace rifle ammo counts at match start.

Campaign:

• Added an Epilogue option to Excision, allowing players to rewatch the ending cinematic.
• Prevented matchmaking into the Liminality campaign after the final boss.

Dual Destiny Exotic Mission:

• Fixed the exploit allowing double Exotic class item drops.

Cooperative Focus Missions:

• Resolved an issue preventing correct mission unlocks.

Raids & Dungeons:

• Removed elemental surges and added a universal damage buff to all subclasses and Kinetic damage.

Seasonal Activities:

• Fixed the daily reset issue with Piston Hammer charges (previously addressed in a mid-week update).

Gameplay and Investment:

Abilities:

• Corrected Storm Grenade energy gain from perks like Devour.

Armor:

• Fixed an issue where Precious Scars incorrectly triggered with Kinetic weapons.

Weapons:

• Adjusted Riposte weapon roll to include Desperate Measures instead of Golden Tricorn (future update will retroactively apply this change).
• Corrected Sword Wolfpack Round interaction with Relentless Strikes perk.

Quests:

• Removed the Vanguard Ops bounty requirement from the "On the Offensive" quest.
• Resolved an issue preventing Dyadic Prism dismantling.
• Fixed the inventory blockage preventing Khvostov 7G-0X acquisition.

Pathfinder:

• Replaced Gambit nodes in Ritual Pathfinder with general nodes, allowing PvE or PvP completion.
• Fixed tracking issues with motes in Ritual Pathfinder.
• Resolved an issue where resetting Pale Heart Pathfinder reduced Ergo Sum drops.
• Corrected the Urban Parkour objective in Pale Heart Pathfinder.

Emotes:

• Addressed an issue causing player death after using The Final Slice finisher.
• Ensured consistent D&D Emote (Natural 20) results for all players.

Platforms and Systems:

• Fixed an overheating issue on Xbox caused by Prismatic class screen VFX.

General:

• Corrected the Rank 16 Ghost reputation shader reward (players who received the incorrect shader will automatically receive the correct one).
• Fixed scaling issues with a Bungie Reward Director Dialog image.