Bungie has released a new hotfix for Destiny 2, addressing several bugs affecting weapons, perks, and triumphs. Update 8.2.6.3 focuses on fixing issues with the Gjallarhorn Exotic Catalyst, Nature Reclaimed weapon visuals, and perk functionality across multiple weapon types.
What's Fixed in Destiny 2's Latest Update?
Guardians rejoice as Bungie squashes several annoying bugs in this latest hotfix. The update primarily targets issues affecting weapons and activities that have been frustrating players in recent weeks.
The Rite of the Nine activity received a much-needed fix preventing players from repeatedly selecting Gjallarhorn's Exotic Catalyst as a reward when they already have it unlocked. This resolves a frustrating issue where players could accidentally waste a reward selection on something they couldn't actually benefit from.
Weapon and Visual Improvements
Nature Reclaimed weapons get some love in this update with adjustments to the reticle movement, which was previously more erratic than intended. Bungie has also removed the art surrounding the red dot, providing a cleaner sight picture that should improve targeting precision.
Fusion rifle enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the Cruoris FR4's peculiar stat behavior has been corrected. Previously, enhancing this weapon would actually reduce its Impact stat – a counterintuitive outcome that has now been fixed.
Perk Functionality Fixes
One of the more significant improvements addresses the enhanced Jolting Feedback perk, which wasn't consistently decreasing the number of shots needed to apply jolt effects across all weapon archetypes. This fix should make the enhanced version of the perk properly outperform its base version, as intended.
Bow users who combine Echo of Domineering with Facet of Command will no longer encounter animation issues, making for a smoother experience when utilizing this ability combination in combat scenarios.
Quality of Life Changes
In a welcome change for completionists, the Seeker of the Nine triumph will now track progress account-wide rather than on a per-character basis. This means Guardians no longer need to repeat the same activities across multiple characters to earn this achievement.
While this update is relatively small compared to major seasonal patches, these fixes address several pain points that have been affecting the Destiny 2 experience. The fixes to Gjallarhorn's catalyst selection alone will save many Guardians from potential disappointment during Rite of the Nine reward selection.
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