Destiny 2 Patch Notes: Update 8.0.5.4

By Zuhaad Ali
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Stay updated with our Destiny 2 patch notes hub where you will find all the patch notes for the latest Destiny 2 updates.

Destiny 2 is a massively multiplayer online shooter that adds new content with every season, episode, or expansion. The game has received frequent updates and expansions since its launch, constantly evolving to offer players fresh content and improvements. These updates play a critical role in ensuring the game’s balance and keeping the community actively engaged.

Bungie has established a consistent schedule for releasing updates – typically releasing the new updates or hotfixes on Tuesday, which is also the weekly reset day in Destiny 2. These updates not only introduce new features and events but also fine-tune existing mechanics to ensure a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience.

Destiny 2 Patch Notes
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If you’re looking for the latest Destiny 2 patch notes, you’ve come to the right place! Whether it’s a small hotfix or a major update accompanying a new episode or expansion, this page is your go-to source for the latest Destiny 2 updates, patch notes, and hotfixes.

Destiny 2 Update 8.0.5.4 Patch Notes

Activities 

Grandmaster Nightfall 

  • Fixed an issue where the catchup node wasn’t available for players that had completed six different Grandmaster Nightfalls. 

Crucible 

Trials of Osiris 

  • Fixed an issue where players could retain Special ammo between rounds. 

Exotic Missions 

Encore 

  • Fixed an issue where progression could be blocked in the final boss encounter if the player had to repeat either the left or the right capture ring. 
  • Fixed an issue where depositing a Connection Module too early during a certain section of the mission could trigger a team wipe. 
  • Set the text and waypoint of a certain step of the final boss encounter sequence to always appear on-screen to help clarify the need to repeat the sequence from the beginning after a DPS window ends. 

Gameplay and Investment 

Weapons 

  • Fixed an issue where Eriana’s Vow was not correctly dealing 67% increased damage to Barrier Champions.
    • In addition, removed a -40% scalar the weapon had for dealing damage against Barrier Champion shields. 

Abilities 

Hunter 

Threaded Specter

  • Increased cooldown duration of Marksman Dodge and Gambler’s Dodge when Threaded Specter is equipped.
  • Removed dodge cooldown penalty after creating clone. 
  • If the clone is destroyed by attacks, it no longer spawns Threadlings. 
  • Increased the amount of time the clone will distract nearby combatants before exploding. 

Snare Bomb

  • Reduced the time the Smoke Bomb projectile lingers in the world from 10s to 3.5s. 
  • Reduced the player movement speed penalty imparted by the smoke by 25%. 

Titan

  • Fixed an issue where some players had the Twilight Arsenal Super unlocked for Prismatic, but not their Void subclass. 

Grenades

  • Swarm Grenade
    • Increased Swarm Grenade base cooldown duration by 15%.
    • Moved Swarm Grenade to a slower recharge tier for non-passive grenade-energy gains. 

UI & UX

Fireteam Finder

  • Fixed an issue where Encore would not appear as an option in Fireteam Finder.
    • Due to Fireteam Finder display criteria, players should only expect to see entries (Standard and Expert) for the version of the mission they can currently launch from the HELM. 

And that’s it for this guide! Before you leave, be sure to check out our other hubs, such as the Exotic Mission Rotator, and loot tables for all raids and dungeons. We keep these resources regularly updated with the latest information.

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