Guardians, rejoice! The latest hotfix for Destiny 2 has arrived, packing a punch with crucial bug fixes and balance tweaks that address some of the community's most pressing concerns. From enhanced raid rewards to restored Exotic armor functionalities, this update aims to refine your adventures across the solar system.
Raid and Activity Improvements
One standout change boosts Power progression in The Desert Perpetual raid, making it easier for players to level up during intense encounters. Legacy raids and dungeons now ditch weekly lockouts on Exotic weapon drops, allowing more frequent farming sessions—perfect for collectors chasing that elusive gear. Plus, Reclaim activities get matchmaking, streamlining team-ups for those solo queue warriors.
As a Destiny 2 enthusiast, I love how these tweaks reduce grind frustration, letting you focus on strategy rather than repetitive barriers.
Exotic Armor and Weapon Tweaks
Warlock mains get a treat with restored perks on Chromatic Fire and Contraverse Hold, bringing back their explosive potential in PvE builds. Young Ahamkara's Spine for Hunters also sees fixes, enhancing tripmine synergies. On the weapons front, Grand Overture gets ammo reserve buffs, while Graviton Spike, Sturm, The Queenbreaker, and New Land Beyond receive perk adjustments and damage reversions to keep them competitive.
These changes could shake up meta loadouts, especially in Crucible where balanced weapons mean fairer fights. Don't sleep on experimenting with these updates—they might just elevate your playstyle.
What's Fixed in General Gameplay?
- Resolved issues in Devil’s Lair and Disgraced strikes for seamless runs.
- Fixed Lightweight Frame Sword attacks and MIDA Mini-Tool ornament glitches.
- Corrected Grenade and Melee stat displays, plus visual clipping on armor like Vigilant Seraph Robes.
- Lowered Silver costs for Episode: Heresy Stasis items, making cosmetics more accessible.
- Patched Reward Pass errors, emblem issues, and ornament visuals for a polished experience.
Bungie also swapped the Bungie.net digital reward to an Exotic Engram and updated Iron Banner armor icons. For full details, check the official Bungie patch notes.