Destiny 2 Gets Major Update: Version 8.0.0.5

Destiny 2 Update 8.0.0.5: Addressing Community Concerns and Refining Gameplay

Bungie's latest Destiny 2 update, 8.0.0.5, tackles a range of issues reported by the community, building upon the positive reception of recent content additions like "Into the Light" and "The Final Shape" expansion. While the game's overall state is strong, persistent issues, particularly those stemming from "The Final Shape," necessitated this update. One notable fix addresses a bug preventing players from unlocking the Khvostov 7G-0X exotic auto rifle.

This update significantly refines the Pathfinder system, a replacement for daily and weekly bounties. Community feedback highlighted problems with the system's node arrangement, forcing activity switching and negating streak bonuses. Update 8.0.0.5 addresses these concerns by streamlining the node structure, replacing Gambit-specific nodes with more versatile options allowing completion through either PvE or PvP activities.

Another key change involves the removal of elemental surges from Dungeons and Raids. Following player feedback and data analysis confirming negative impacts on gameplay, Bungie has eliminated surges and introduced a universal damage bonus for all subclass types.

A popular exploit in the Dual Destiny exotic mission, allowing players to gain double class items, has also been patched. Players will now receive a single item per 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 the Excision difficulty menu for replaying cutscenes.
• Fixed matchmaking into the Liminality campaign after the final boss.

Dual Destiny Exotic Mission:

• Eliminated the exploit allowing double Exotic class item acquisition.

Cooperative Focus Missions:

• Addressed an issue preventing correct mission unlocks.

Raids & Dungeons:

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

Seasonal Activities:

• Resolved an issue causing daily resets of Piston Hammer charges (previously fixed in a mid-week update).

Gameplay and Investment:

Abilities:

• Fixed an issue where Storm Grenade received excessive energy from certain perks.

Armor:

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

Weapons:

• Resolved an issue with Riposte weapon roll drops, replacing Golden Tricorn with Desperate Measures (future update will retroactively apply this change).
• Fixed an issue where Sword Wolfpack Round hits activated Relentless Strikes incorrectly.

Quests:

• Removed the Vanguard Ops bounty requirement from the "On the Offensive" quest.
• Fixed an issue preventing Dyadic Prism dismantling.
• Resolved a problem where a full inventory blocked 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 objectives.
• Addressed issues with Pale Heart Pathfinder resets affecting Ergo Sum drops.
• Resolved an update issue with the Urban Parkour objective in Pale Heart Pathfinder.

Emotes:

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

Platforms and Systems:

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

General:

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