Revamped Destiny 2 Update Enhances Gameplay & Rewards

The latest update to Destiny 2 has brought with it a host of changes and fixes that have greatly improved the overall gameplay experience. Along with adjustments to weapon swapping, the update has addressed a number of issues with various activities, and implemented balance changes that have been welcomed by the player community. Despite being released in 2017, Destiny 2 continues to attract and retain a dedicated following, thanks to its diverse range of activities, engaging PvP and PvE encounters, and regular content updates. However, some players have expressed dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the game, including Gambit, Playlist Strikes, and Ritual Armor, leading to calls for improvements from the development team.

The recently released update 7.1.0.1 for Destiny 2, which came with a comprehensive list of patch notes, included a notable improvement in weapon swapping. This had been previously discussed by Bungie in an earlier update. With the latest update, players are required to wait for only one second before being able to shoot their weapon after switching, which is a significant reduction from the previous two-second delay. The developers have also addressed various bugs that were causing inconvenience to players during activities such as The Crucible, Salvage, and Guardian Ranks.

Activities

The Destiny 2 community on Reddit has been abuzz with reactions to the recent changes. While some may find the patch notes lacking in significant alterations and additions to the game, it remains to be seen if the minor tweaks and additions will be enough to entice players back to the game. Major Destiny 2 updates have historically brought back a significant portion of the player base, but this latest patch may prove to be a test for the game's ability to retain its audience.

Gameplay and Investment

Crucible

Fixed an issue where all players could hear all Crest pick-up sounds in the game mode Supremacy.

Salvage

Fixed an issue causing players to lose connection to the activity during the Boss encounter.

Guardian Ranks

Fixed a bug that prevented the Champ title from being counted towards Guardian Ranks objectives, as well as resolving an issue where the Centrifuse objective for Rank 7 was not making progress in PvP while using the weapon. {{h1_placeholder_2}}

Armor

Exotic armor focused at Rahool now has similar stats to dropped Exotic armor. Fixed an issue where the Exotic Warlock helm Cenotaph Mask did not have the correct description.

Weapons

Improvements have been made to weapon mechanics in the game. The time delay between swapping weapons from the inventory screen has been reduced to approximately 1 second, making the process much smoother. Additionally, the muzzle flash on the Perpetualis Auto Rifle has been reduced in size and intensity, making it easier for players to aim and fire accurately. There was also an issue with the Dark Decider not having proper firing audio, which has now been fixed. On the Trials Glaive Unexpected Resurgence, the Impulse Amplifier has been moved from the right trait column to the left, with Swashbuckler and Voltshot being added to the right trait column. These changes aim to enhance the player experience and make gameplay more enjoyable.

Abilities

Fixed an issue where Hunters could lose their Suspending Slam after being revived.

Bounties And Pursuits

Fixed an issue where some players were unable to progress the Into the Depths pursuit due to the H.E.L.M. portal not appearing.

Destiny 2 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.