Destiny 2 received a new update on July 22. This latest patch released by Bungie aims to squash a series of bugs that have been plaguing Destiny 2 players since the release of the Edge of Fate expansion, making gameplay smoother and keeping the community engaged.
A new era has begun for Destiny 2 players, who explore the mysterious Kepler planetoid after the release of the Edge of Fate expansion. While Bungie has introduced new equipment, weapons, and powers for players to equip their Guardians with, the devs didn't add new core activities. Despite this, existing activities have received updates to refresh the loot pool and difficulty level, offering a new challenge for players. The first few days after the release of Edge of Fate have been rocky, but to smooth out gameplay and improve the experience, a new Destiny 2 patch is available to address several aspects.
Destiny 2 Players Discover Frustrating Issue Following Release of Edge of Fate Expansion
Destiny 2 has released the Edge of Fate expansion, and players of Bungie's shooter once again face a issue affecting their gameplay.
Destiny 2 has released update 9.0.0.3, which contains a variety of fixes for several bugs that the shooter has been experiencing. The Portal, one of the biggest changes in Destiny 2 with the release of Edge of Fate, had bugs fixed, including the incorrect display of certain Conquest modifiers and the extra loot drop rate, which was lower than intended. The issue that caused Kepler engram focused on higher gear tiers to display the wrong requirements has also been resolved. Players using the Matterspark ability who were experiencing camera issues will no longer see them after patch 9.0.0.3.
Other changes that Destiny 2 has made now allow all players to access extra slots in loadouts and dismantle Destiny Materials in stacks, saving time. After being discovered by players and addressed by the devs, the audio bug affecting Destiny 2 players on PlayStation 5 has been fixed. Two bugs impacting PC players have been eliminated: one caused mouse blocking issues on Steam for players using higher resolutions, and another caused mouse issues for gamers using Ultrawide screen settings.
While most of Destiny 2's 9.0.0.3 patch focuses on fixing bugs to get the Edge of Fate expansion on track, it also makes two additions. The first is the new addition to Destiny 2's PvP, the Cutting Edge playlist, which had been delayed until July 22. This mode has a restricted loadout and requires them to have a new armor set, which receives a Crucible Rewards Multiplier. Additionally, the Exotic Sparrow, Enneachord, can now be claimed by Destiny 2 players who have The Year of Prophecy and The Year of Prophecy Ultimate Editions.
Destiny 2 Update 9.0.0.3 Patch Notes
Activities
- Destinations
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Kepler
- Fixed an issue where Kepler engram focusing at higher gear tiers was listing incorrect requirements.
- These now correctly show Fabled and Mythic world tier quests as the requirements to unlock higher gear tier focusing.
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The Portal
- Fixed an issue where some Conquest modifiers were not displayed properly.
- Fixed an issue where Players would only match with other players who were within 20 power in all PvE activities.
- Players will now be able to match with players up to 100 power away.
- Fixed an issue where extra drops were dropping at a lower-than-intended chance.
- Fixed an issue where Fireteam Ops Quickplay playlist were not advancing Guardian Rank objectives correctly.
- Crucible
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Cutting Edge
- Game mode is now available!
- Modifiers are now displayed properly.
- Loadout restrictions now apply properly.
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Competitive
- Fixed an issue where Competitive Division did not reset back to 0.
- Players who were Ascendant last Season and completed placements this Season will have their Competitive Division reset to Platinum I.
Raids and Dungeons
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Vault of Glass
- Fixed an issue that blocked players from accessing the raid.
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Prophecy
- Fixed an issue that blocker progression after the Cube encounter.
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Duality
- Fixed an issue where bells did not teleport players to the Nightmare realm.
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Vanguard Ops
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The Corrupted
- Fixed an issue where players did not get teleported during the ogres encounter.
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Liminality
- Fixed a Weasel error that prevented players from starting the activity.
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The Corrupted
Gameplay and Investment
- Abilities
- General
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Matterspark
- Fixed an issue where the camera would spin when entering Matterspark when using mouse-and-keyboard controls at high FPS.
- Fixed an issue where the camera rotation was too slow when using a controller.
- Reduced motion blur, field of view change, and screen shake during Matterspark dash.
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Weapons
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Fixed an issue where Third Iteration was doing more damage when used along with the Anti-Barrier Scout Rifle perk.
- Note: Charged Amalgamation Rounds were not affected by this bug, and their damage is unchanged.
- Fixed an issue where some Area Denial Grenade Launchers and Rocket Sidearms were receiving less ammo from ammo bricks than intended. The correct amounts are listed below:
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Area Denial Frames
- Base PvE Ammo Brick – three shots
- Enhanced PvE Ammo Brick – six shots
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Rocket Sidearms
- Base PvE Ammo brick – six shots
- Enhanced PvE Ammo Brick – 12 shots
- Fixed an issue where Choir of One’s ammo reserves were incorrectly increased. Total ammo has been set to 225.
- Fixed an issue where Sword's ammo reserves were incorrectly reduced. Reserves for Swords have been set back to pre-Edge of Fate values.
- Fixed an issue where the Agape Hand Cannon could generate multiple stacks of Precision Instrument per burst.
- Fixed an issue where Overload Perk for Auto Rifles and Submachine Guns would appear in players weapon buff trays until they next reloaded or stowed the weapon, regardless of sustained fire.
- Fixed an issue where Reaper's Tithe would deal inconsistent damage at max stacks.
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Fixed an issue where Third Iteration was doing more damage when used along with the Anti-Barrier Scout Rifle perk.
Armor
- Fixed an issue preventing the armor mod Distribution from being available.
Customization
- Fixed an issue where the Chain Piston'Table
- Fixed an issue that was causing the Wings in the "Taking Flight" Holochip to be smaller than intended.
- Fixed an issue where the Taking Flight Holochip was visible while in Matterspark form.
- Fixed an issue where the Infernal Holochip was not available in collections.
Vendors
- Fixed an issue where the One-Eyed Mask could not be focused at Ada-1.
Loadouts
- Fixed an issue where extra slots where inaccessible to some players.
- Currencies and Materials
- Destination Materials can now be dismantled in stack.
UI&UX
- Fixed an issue where activities could be launched with modifiers from a different difficulty tier.
Bounties and Pursuits
- Pursuits to acquire the catalysts for prior Season Pass Exotic weapons will now properly reflect progress earned from Portal activities.
Platforms and Systems
- Fixed an issue where audio was dropping in and out on PS5.
- Fixed an issue where higher resolutions would cause mouse blocking problems on Steam.
- Fixed an issue where Ultrawide screen settings would cause mouse problems on PC platforms.
Localization
- Fixed an issue where the in-game product page for The Final Shape in Japanese was presented in the wrong language.
- Fixed several incorrect voice lines and translations.
General
- The Exotic Sparrow, Enneachord, is now available to claim by owners of The Year of Prophecy in addition to owners of The Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 88%
WHERE TO PLAY
Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian's look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.
An Immersive Story
You are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.
Guardian Classes
Choose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
- Cross Save
- yes
- Expansions
- Destiny 2: Forsaken, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Destiny 2: Lightfall
- Franchise
- Destiny
- Number of Players
- 1-6 (Co-Op)
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- no
- Genre(s)
- FPS
- Platform(s)
- PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- How Long To Beat
- 100+
- X|S Optimized
- YES
- PS Plus Availability
- Essential, Extra, & Premium (The Witch Queen)
