Destiny 2 Update 8.0.0.5 addresses numerous community-reported issues and enhances gameplay. Recent updates and expansions like "Into the Light" and "The Final Shape" have boosted the game's popularity, but not without introducing new challenges. This patch tackles several of these, notably improving the Pathfinder system and addressing problems within dungeons and raids.
Player feedback highlighted significant frustration with the Ritual Pathfinder system, particularly the mixed node assignments requiring activity switching, thus negating streak bonuses. Update 8.0.0.5 refines this, replacing Gambit-specific nodes with more flexible options allowing completion via PvE or PvP activities.
Another key change removes elemental surges from dungeons and raids. Bungie's data analysis confirmed player concerns regarding increased difficulty. This update compensates by granting a default damage bonus to all subclasses, aiming to restore a smoother experience.
The patch also addresses a widely exploited glitch in the Dual Destiny exotic mission that allowed players to acquire double class items. This exploit has been closed.
The comprehensive patch notes detail numerous other fixes, including:
- Crucible: Corrections to Trials of Osiris playlist requirements and Trace Rifle ammo counts.
- Campaign: An added Epilogue option for Excision cinematics and a fix preventing matchmaking into Liminality after the final boss.
- Cooperative Focus Missions: Resolved an issue preventing correct mission unlocks.
- Raids & Dungeons: The removal of elemental surges and the addition of a universal damage buff.
- Seasonal Activities: A fix for the Piston Hammer charge reset issue (previously addressed in a mid-week update).
- Gameplay and Investment: Fixes for various ability, armor, and weapon issues, including adjustments to Storm Grenade energy gain, Precious Scars activation, and Riposte weapon rolls.
- Quests: Fixes for "On the Offensive" quest requirements, Dyadic Prism dismantling, and Khvostov 7G-0X acquisition.
- Pathfinder: Further fixes to Ritual Pathfinder objectives and Pale Heart Pathfinder issues.
- Emotes: Fixes for issues with The Final Slice finisher and the D&D Emote.
- Platforms and Systems: A fix for a VFX overheating issue on Xbox consoles.
- General: Corrections to Ghost reputation reward shaders and a Bungie Rewards image scaling problem.
This update demonstrates Bungie's commitment to addressing player concerns and improving the overall Destiny 2 experience.
