Destiny 2 Update 8.0.0.5 addresses numerous community-reported issues and implements significant gameplay adjustments. Following several impactful updates and expansions like "Into the Light" and "The Final Shape," the game has seen a surge in popularity, but not without its challenges. This update directly tackles some persistent problems.
A key change involves the Pathfinder system, a replacement for daily and weekly bounties. Player feedback criticized the original system's convoluted node structure, forcing activity switching and negating streak bonuses. Update 8.0.0.5 refines this, replacing Gambit-specific nodes with more flexible options allowing completion through either PvE or PvP activities.
Another major adjustment removes elemental surges from Dungeons and Raids. Data analysis confirmed these surges negatively impacted gameplay, making encounters unnecessarily tedious. The update compensates by providing a default damage bonus to all subclass types.
Furthermore, a glitch in the Dual Destiny exotic mission, allowing players to exploit double class item drops, has been patched. Players will now receive one item per completion.
The patch notes detail numerous other fixes, encompassing Crucible, Campaign, Cooperative Focus Missions, Seasonal Activities, Abilities, Armor, Weapons, Quests, Emotes, and Platforms. Specific fixes include addressing issues with Trials of Osiris, Trace Rifle ammo, Liminality matchmaking, Cooperative Focus Mission unlocks, Piston Hammer charges, Storm Grenade energy, Precious Scars activation, Riposte weapon rolls, Khvostov 7G-0X acquisition, Pathfinder objective tracking, and various emote and visual effects. A previously incorrect Ghost shader reward has also been corrected. The complete patch notes are available below:
Destiny 2 Update 8.0.0.5 Patch Notes
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