Summary
Bungie releases a new update forDestiny2 in October, correcting a bunch of remaining bugs and issues with the game, while also keeping The Last Word as a damage-dealing monster. As a popular live-service title, there’s never a shortage of things to do for Bungie, releasing new episodic content, limited time events, and updates to things that may have broken or, at least, are not working quite as expected inDestiny 2.
At times, Bungie can even switch plans based on player feedback. For example, one of the aspects to Episode Echoes that left people underwhelmed was the timegated and slower rollout for the seasonal story, basically taking three weeks to get through 1 act, before taking a 3-week break. In response to feedback, Bungie announced thatDestiny 2Episode Revenant would scrap the 3-week rolloutand instead offer players the entire Act 1 story all at once, letting players enjoy it at their own pace.
Update 8.1.0.2 forDestiny 2is mainly a bug fixing patch, addressing many issues with activities like Excision and seasonal content, UI, and even gear. Specifically, the Warlock’s Sanguine Alchemy now has a debuff icon so players can see when they’ve been marked by an enemy. The Titan’s Peacekeeper boots will now no longer grant SMGs a damage buff even when swapped out, and Heavy Burst Hand Cannons and Revision Zero have also been adjusted. However,Destiny 2’s The Last Word exotic hand cannonwas discovered to be doing too much damage to other players. While Bungie fixed that, it intentionally left the PvE damage against enemies alone, letting players take advantage of the buff.
It’s worth noting that not everything made it into these patch notes, something which happened with the previousDestiny 2update with player vaults. According to the official Destiny 2 Team social media account, after the initial solar ignition damage, boss level enemies now gain “progressively higher damage resistance” to additional short-term ignitions. Based on that, it seems players won’t be able to continually stack solar damage through ignitions to essentially burn down enemies quickly. Naturally, many fans responding to the post weren’t too thrilled with this change.
Recently, Bungie also announced another change to upcoming content, specificallydelaying the start date for Iron Banner within Episode Revenant. While initially planning an early November appearance,Destiny 2players will have to wait a few weeks longer as the Iron Banner now arrives on November 26 with Control being the first session’s game mode, followed by Tribute during the second appearance.
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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.
