Destiny 2 Releases Patch Notes for Update 8.0.0.6 (2024)

Highlights

  • Bungie releases update 8.0.0.6 for Destiny 2, addressing gameplay issues and nerfing popular exotic gear.
  • The episodic activity Breach Executable has also received a number of quality of life fixes requested by the community.
  • Previously announced changes to exotic gear like Speaker's Sight, Red Death Reformed, and Khvostov have also gone live with this patch.

Bungie releases update 8.0.0.6 for Destiny 2, fixing various gameplay issues and nerfing popular exotic gear, as well as addressing some community concerns with the episodic activity known as Breach Executable. After months of new content with updates like Into the Light, The Final Shape expansion, and Episode Echoes, things have slowed down a bit for Destiny 2 players. Following the conclusion of Act 1, players are now on a three-week break before Act 2 kicks off and continues the Nessus story.

While the time between acts will certainly help some players catch up on everything that has been released since The Final Shape, Bungie has continued to discuss how these periods of downtime will help the studio in the long run. In terms of content, game director Robbie Stevens has teased that Act 3 will feature one of Destiny 2's biggest exotic missions ever. The new content release cadence has given the studio enough time to work on this feature, though they made sure not to elaborate too much further. The extra downtime also gives Bungie time to address issues with the game, as evidenced by the latest update.

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One of the bigger concerns players have been raising since the release of Episode Echoes has been with the new activity Breach Executable. Inside these arena-style activities, players can find hidden resources and materials, though the struggle for many seems to be that not only are they hard to find, but fire team members can push forward too quickly, causing everyone to be forced to warp ahead, ultimately causing the items to be missed out on. With this patch, Bungie has reduced the time to extract the resources, making them more visible from a futher distance away, and increased the roaming time before the next encounter begins.

In addition to the expected Breach Executable changes, Bungie also made the nerfs to popular Destiny 2 The Final Shape exotics official as well. As described in a previous weekly blog, Bungie is nerfing the Khvostov and Red Death exotic weapons, while also disabling the orb generating ability of the Speaker's Sight, though the majority of these changes only impact the PvP side of Destiny 2.

However, one thing that Bungie has yet to address seems to be the strange XP earning discrepancy between Warlocks and the other two classes. Players have continually reported that Warlocks are not seeing the same XP gain for Destiny 2 Ritual activities, which became really evident during the recent double XP weeks for Gambit and Vanguard. Some players have even indicated that this issue isn't new and has been around for a few months, leaving most surprised at the lack of acknowledgment by Bungie to this point.

Destiny 2 Update 8.0.0.6 Patch Notes

THE PALE HEART

General

  • Fixed an issue where players could level weapons faster than intended in Overthrow.
  • Fixed an issue where the Heart's Hidden Depths Pathfinder objective could not progress by completing the Forgotten Deep and the Broken Deep Lost Sectors.
  • Fixed an issue where the Overthrow boss Triumphs did not count specific bosses.

Cysts

  • Fixed issue where Swords in Sword Dance Cyst would report that the player never picked up a Sword and failed the Triumph.
  • Made the following changes to Infested Caverns:
    • Fixed issue in Moth Infested Caverns where an Acolyte had a delayed spawn, causing plate capture delay.
    • Removed moth respawns during the boss fight.
    • Added 2 minutes to the time trial timer to give players a total of 6 minutes to complete it.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause a game crash when breaking hive “gunk” with a Sword.

VANGUARD PLAYLIST

  • Fixed issue where Lightfall and The Witch Queen expansions were required to access certain Vanguard Ops contents.

CRUCIBLE

  • Fixed an issue where the Still Hunt Exotic Sniper Rifle was getting more Special ammo than intended in some modes.
  • Fixed an issue where Ghost Mods were erroneously granting bonus rewards for private mode match completions.
  • Fixed an issue where private mode Rumble matches were granting players reputation incorrectly.

PATHFINDER

  • Fixed an issue where the Resonant Synergy challenge does not work with the Prismatic subclass.
  • Fixed an issue where the Light Magnitude node incorrectly mentioned Masterworked weapons as a requirement to generate Orbs of Power.
  • Reduced the number of ability kills required for the Proof of Ability node from 100 to 25.

DUNGEONS AND RAIDS

Salvation's Edge

  • Extended the timer after the last encounter has been completed.
  • Fixed an issue where purchasing Adept weapons from the vendor on Master difficulty did not provide a weapon.

The Shattered Throne

  • Fixed an issue where Surges were still applied.

SEASONAL

Enigma Protocol

  • Fixed an issue where sometimes the countdown timer would not appear until the second half of the mission.

Breach Executable

  • Fixed a rare game crash that could occur when collecting materials during the activity.
  • Fixed an issue where the Weekly Activity challenge wasn't properly tracking Expert difficulty completions.
  • Fixed an issue where Expert level Vex combatants were dealing higher than intended damage.
  • Made the following changes to material gathering:
    • Reduced the time needed to extract samples.
    • Two Pistons are now always available per run.
    • Navigation points for Pistons are now visible from further away.
    • We have increased the roaming time available after a player has started the next encounter.
  • Fixed an issue where the banner for reaching score tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum) was missing some text.

GAMEPLAY AND INVESTMENT

ABILITIES

  • Fixed an issue that prevented players from gaining an improved glide if Heat Rises was activated while already gliding.
  • Fixed an issue where Facet of Hope was not correctly working with certain buffs.

ARMOR

  • Removed Year 6 gear from the Blind Well loot pool.
  • Speaker's Sight:
    • We have disabled the ability to create Orbs of Power in PvP.
      • We will be considering ways to approach this in a more balanced way in the future.

WEAPONS

Exotics

  • Khvostov:
    • Corrected an issue that was significantly reducing recoil.
      • To partially offset this change, we have increased its stability stat by 30.
    • Reduced the damage of its ricochet shots against players only.
      • Initial damage bonus decreased from 15% to 5%.
      • Bounce impact damage decreased from 18.4 to 4.6.
  • Red Death:
    • Reduced the intrinsic stability bonus granted by the custom recoil pattern.
  • Hawkmoon:
    • Corrected an issue that allowed it to have more final bullets than intended.

Legendary

  • Undercurrent:
    • Fixed an issue where the base and Adept versions of Undercurrent could obtain non-Wave Frame Grenade Launcher magazine options. Versions that received these incorrect magazine options will be updated to receive High-Velocity Rounds. New drops of Undercurrent will feature High-Velocity Rounds and Implosion Rounds as selectable magazine options.

Perks

  • Air Trigger:
    • Corrected an issue that was allowing this perk to apply to any equipped weapon.
    • Reduced the Aim Assist penalty when airborne.
  • Enhanced Physic:
    • Fixing an issue where it was providing Restoration x2 instead of Restoration x1.
    • Physic now correctly gives increased Restoration x1 duration.

GENERAL

  • Fixed an issue where some of Failsafe’s voiceover and subtitles would not match.
  • Added more information to the Character Boosts screens, to better reflect what’s unlocked after acquiring a The Final Shape Campaign Skip Boost.
  • Fixed an issue where theWishbearer Title was no longer available to players.
  • Fixed an issue where the Season Rank number was displayed incorrectly in the Player Menu after reaching rank 100.
    • The Season Rank cap is 100 until Act II starts.
  • Fixed an issue where Echoes Engrams can be focused at the War Table before Failsafe is moved to the H.E.L.M.
  • Fixed an issue where the Exotic Glaive patterns from the Evidence Board still required Legendary Shards.
  • Fixed the issue preventing gear from properly loading in certain activities and destinations.
Destiny 2 Releases Patch Notes for Update 8.0.0.6 (2)
Destiny 2

Bungie's Destiny 2 is an online FPS that blends single-player and multiplayer content. Constantly evolving, the shooter has established a strong following since its 2017 debut.

Platform(s)
PS5 , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Xbox One , PC , Stadia

Released
August 28, 2017
Developer(s)
Bungie
Publisher(s)
Bungie
Genre(s)
FPS

Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer , Online Co-Op

ESRB
T For TEEN for Blood, Language, and Violence

Expansions
Destiny 2: Forsaken , Destiny 2: Shadowkeep , Destiny 2: Beyond Light , Destiny 2: The Witch Queen , Destiny 2: Lightfall
Destiny 2 Releases Patch Notes for Update 8.0.0.6 (2024)

FAQs

What is the witch queen update destiny 2? ›

Gameplay. The Witch Queen introduces a new location, Savathûn's Throne World, above Mars within the Ascendant Realm. In addition to world activities, a new raid, "Vow of the Disciple", was released on March 5, 2022.

How do I download Destiny 2 updates? ›

Go into the Microsoft Store app, press the ". . ." button next to your profile icon, press "Downloads and updates," and then press the "Get updates" button.

What is the destiny 2 update 4.1 5? ›

Duality
  1. Adjusted the balance between armor and weapon rewards, and set weapon drops to prefer those that have not had their Patterns unlocked.
  2. Adjusted the drop chance of Deepsight weapons within the Duality dungeon.
  3. Fixed an issue where players sometime get trapped in the Nightmare.
Jul 19, 2022

How many gigs is the new Destiny 2 update? ›

In addition to this information, Bungie also revealed the download sizes of Destiny 2's Final Shape expansion across all platforms. As it turns out, the expansion requires around a whooping 150 gigabytes of storage space across most platforms.

Does Kinetic Surge still buff Golden Gun? ›

As of a recent balancing update for Destiny 2, Kinetic Weapon Surge Armor Charge mods no longer work with the Hunter's Golden Gun Super.

Who defeated the witch queen in Black Clover? ›

Only the awakening of Vanessa's true, overpowered magic allowed for the Witch Queen to be defeated, but the way that she took over Asta after his most impressive power-up remains impressive.

Is the new Destiny update free? ›

Everything Coming to Destiny 2: Into the Light

Into the Light was revealed during Bungie's Developer Preview for The Final Shape. This free update will bring the following new additions to the game: Onslaught - 3-player wave defense activity. BRAVE Arsenal - Reprised fan-favorite weapons (from Shaxx's armory)

Why won't Destiny update? ›

Console players who encounter issues updating should restart their console and try downloading the update. Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.

Is destiny 1 still updated? ›

Destiny 1 will no longer receive planned game updates or content. Destiny 1 content through Destiny: Rise of Iron Update 2.6.

Is Destiny 2 nearing its end? ›

No, The Final Shape won't be the end of Destiny 2.

Expansions should still be a thing after that, but we don't know yet whether Bungie is looking to shake things up after this saga or not.

What will be the last Destiny 2 expansion? ›

Destiny 2: The Final Shape concludes a 10-year story, introducing new content, raids, and enemies on June 4, 2024. The expansion offers different editions with pre-order bonuses, an episodic cadence, and a new Prismatic subclass for Guardians.

What is 3.0 Destiny 2? ›

Arc 3.0 is an overhaul of all Arc subclasses in Destiny 2, including the Hunter Arcstrider, Titan Striker, and Warlock Stormcaller. All Arc subclasses now use the Aspects and Fragments system introduced with Stasis in Beyond Light, allowing players to select two Aspects and various Fragments to create a build.

How big was Destiny 1? ›

Destiny 1 Storage Requirements
PlatformDestiny File SizeStorage Space Needed for Download
PlayStation 455 GB110 GB
Xbox One50 GB50 GB

Why is Destiny 2 so many GB? ›

The reason being is that for pre-loading on Steam, you are essentially storing two versions of the game at once, more than doubling the size in total. The total filesize for The Final Shape + current Destiny 2 is reportedly 155.5 GB, so half of the total will be freed up after the actual launch of the game.

How many GB is Destiny 2 per hour? ›

If you're worried about updates pushing you over your monthly data limit, turn off auto-updates and manually install updates when you have extra data. Destiny 2 data usage can be as much as 250 GB to 300 GB of data per hour, which is more than the average online game.

What does the Witch Queen expansion include? ›

The Witch Queen Deluxe Edition costs $79.99 and includes The Witch Queen Campaign, a new raid, Exotic Weapons, Exotic Armor, the Osteo Striga Exotic SMG, Ornament, and Catalyst, as well as access to all four seasons available during Year 5, including Season of the Risen (Season 16), Season 17, Season 18, and Season 19.

Is Destiny 2 Witch Queen worth it now? ›

The Witch Queen is the best "Campaign" that Bungie has done since Halo 2 and the best Destiny campaign in my opinion. Worth it 100%. The Taken King and Forsaken are better "DLC's" overall (a lot more content and significant changes) but the Witch Queen is worth it for the story alone imo.

What is the new DLC after Witch Queen Destiny 2? ›

There have thus far been five major expansions released for Destiny 2—Forsaken in September 2018, Shadowkeep in October 2019, Beyond Light in November 2020, The Witch Queen in February 2022, and Lightfall in February 2023.

What is new in Rise of the Witch King? ›

There are more territories, siege weapons can now be built at armories, advanced units no longer take two turns to build, farms and fortresses now generate resources, units cost resources instead of merely taking up command points, players now control four hero armies instead of three, hero armies can move through two ...

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