Destiny 2 Releases Update 8.0.0.5

Bungie released Destiny 2 update 8.0.0.5, addressing numerous community-reported issues and implementing significant changes. While recent updates and expansions like Into the Light and The Final Shape have greatly improved the game's reception, some problems persisted. This update tackles several key areas of concern.

One major improvement focuses on the Pathfinder system, a replacement for daily and weekly bounties. Player feedback criticized the system's convoluted node structure, requiring activity switching and hindering streak bonuses. This update streamlines the Pathfinder system, replacing Gambit-specific nodes with more general ones, allowing completion through either PvE or PvP activities.

Another significant change removes elemental surges from Dungeons and Raids. Following The Final Shape's release, these surges negatively impacted the difficulty and player experience. Data analysis confirmed this, leading to their removal and the implementation of a default damage bonus for all subclasses.

A popular exploit in the Dual Destiny exotic mission, allowing players to obtain double class items, has also been patched. Players will now receive only one item per completion.

Destiny 2 Update 8.0.0.5 Patch Notes

Crucible

• Resolved an issue causing the Trials of Osiris playlist to incorrectly require a specific expansion.
• Corrected an inaccurate starting ammo count for Trace Rifles.

Campaign

• Added an Epilogue option to the Excision difficulty menu, allowing players to rewatch the ending cinematic without replaying the mission.
• Fixed an issue allowing matchmaking into the campaign version of Liminality after defeating the final boss.

Dual Destiny Exotic Mission

• Addressed the exploit that allowed players to earn double Exotic class items.

Cooperative Focus Missions

• Resolved an issue preventing Cooperative Focus Missions from unlocking properly.

Raids & Dungeons

• Removed elemental surges from raids and dungeons, adding a corresponding damage buff to all subclass and Kinetic damage types.

Seasonal Activities

• Fixed an issue where Piston Hammer charges reset daily instead of accumulating. (Note: This fix was implemented in a mid-week update following 8.0.0.4.)

Gameplay and Investment

Abilities

• Resolved an issue where Storm Grenade received excessive energy from perks like Devour or certain armor mods.

Armor

• Fixed an issue where Precious Scars could trigger from Kinetic weapon final blows instead of Solar weapons while using a Solar subclass.

Weapons

• Resolved an issue where Riposte only dropped with a fixed weapon roll after placement matches. The fixed roll now includes Desperate Measures instead of Golden Tricorn (future updates will replace Golden Tricorn instances with Desperate Measures).
• Corrected an issue where Sword Wolfpack Round hits activated the Relentless Strikes Sword perk.

Quests

• Fixed an issue requiring a Vanguard Ops bounty completion for the New Light quest "On the Offensive."
• Resolved an issue preventing players from dismantling Dyadic Prism after obtaining Ergo Sum on an alternate character.
• Fixed an issue where a full inventory prevented acquisition of Khvostov 7G-0X.

Pathfinder

• Replaced Gambit nodes in Ritual Pathfinder with general nodes, ensuring a PvE-only or PvP-only completion path.
• Corrected tracking issues for Ritual Pathfinder objectives involving banking motes.
• Fixed an issue where resetting the Pale Heart Pathfinder reduced Ergo Sum drops without providing the item if not yet unlocked.
• Resolved an issue where the Urban Parkour objective in the Pale Heart Pathfinder didn't update after completing the Stitching activity.

Emotes

• Fixed an issue where players could be killed immediately after using The Final Slice finisher.
• Ensured consistent results for all players using the D&D Emote, Natural 20.

Platforms and Systems

• Addressed an issue where Prismatic class screen VFX caused overheating on Xbox consoles.

General

• Corrected an incorrect shader reward for the Rank 16 Ghost reputation reward. Players who received the incorrect reward will automatically receive the updated shader upon login.
• Fixed an issue with the scaling of a Bungie Reward Director Dialog image.