Bungie has released update 7.3.6.4 for Destiny 2, marking a substantial enhancement in the game's mechanics, particularly within its Competitive playlists, and the addition of new content for the Crucible. This update arrives on the heels of the “Into the Light” expansion, which has been met with a favorable response from the Destiny 2 community.

The Into the Light expansion reintroduced fan-favorite weapons such as the Mountaintop and Luna's Howl, and debuted new activities including Onslaught, Pantheon, and The Whisper. These additions have kept players engaged as they anticipate the upcoming “Final Shape” expansion. Amidst these larger content updates, Bungie has continued its commitment to improving player experience with incremental quality-of-life updates.

Destiny 2 Update 7.3.6.3: Legacy Weapons And Crucible Enhancements

A significant shift in this update is Bungie's decision to discontinue the weapon sunsetting policy, allowing players to use older, legacy weapons at full power. This change, unexpected by many, ensures all weapons remain viable in gameplay, adding depth to player strategy.

The latest patch focuses heavily on player-versus-player (PvP) interactions, specifically within the Crucible, Destiny 2's competitive PvP arena. Bungie has introduced three new maps: Cirrus Plaza, Eventide Labs, and Dissonance. These maps are featured in a newly formed playlist named New Territory, which temporarily supports 3v3 game modes such as Survival, Elimination, Clash, and Collision. Players participating in this new playlist will have the opportunity to earn the exclusive Slaycation emblem.

The update also implements crucial adjustments to the special ammo mechanics in the Competitive playlist. Now, special ammo will only become available through final blows delivered by primary weapons, regardless of the defeated player’s remaining ammo. This adjustment aims to balance gameplay by preventing ammunition hoarding and encouraging strategic play. Ammo from Special and Heavy weapons will no longer spawn from final blows, although players defeated will lose any carried ammo.

Enhancements In Pantheon And Onslaught Modes

Further addressing gameplay stability and bug fixes, the update rectifies several issues in the newly introduced Pantheon and Onslaught modes. Players can now resume Pantheon runs from saved checkpoints, and adept weapons acquired from the first Platinum run will now correctly display their intended perks. In Onslaught, enhancements include corrected teleportation to the ADU location post-Pyramid and boss phases, and a modification to the Extinguish modifier on Heatwaves, which no longer terminates runs upon the death of all party members. Additionally, rapid boss eliminations will no longer stall progress within the mode.

These updates not only refine the gameplay experience but also demonstrate Bungie's ongoing commitment to responding to community feedback and enhancing the overall quality of Destiny 2. As players continue to explore the depths of the Into the Light expansion and gear up for Final Shape, these changes are poised to keep the community engaged and competitive in both cooperative and solo play.

With Bungie's steady stream of updates and fixes, the landscape of Destiny 2 continues to evolve, promising a dynamic and enriched player experience as the game progresses towards its next major chapter.

Destiny 2 Update 7.3.6.4 Full List Of Patch Notes

For players keen on delving into the specifics of the game's modifications, the full list of patch notes for update 7.3.6.4 provides a thorough and detailed account of all the changes implemented. This comprehensive breakdown covers every tweak, fix, and enhancement, ensuring that players have all the information they need to understand the impacts of this significant update. Below, we present the complete rundown to keep the Destiny 2 community fully informed and up-to-date with the latest developments in the game.

Activities

Crucible

Maps

  • Three new maps have been added to the Crucible: Eventide Labs, Dissonance, and Cirrus Plaza.
    • These new maps will be available on a separate 3v3 playlist called New Territory.

Competitive

  • Special ammo bricks will now exclusively drop from Primary weapon final blows, regardless of whether the player who was defeated had Special ammo.
  • Defeating a player who has Special ammo through any means other than a Primary ammo weapon will not spawn a Special ammo brick, though the defeated player will still lose their Special ammo.
  • Fixed an issue where players could be blocked from spawning on Burnout in the Competitive playlist.

The Pantheon

  • Fixed an issue where players would be unable to complete a full run if entering from a saved checkpoint.
  • Fixed an issue where Adept weapon loot from the first Platinum clear did not have the correct perks available and selected.

Onslaught

  • Fixed an issue where the Extinguish modifier on Heatwaves would end runs if the entire party died.
  • Fixed an issue where players were not teleported to the correct ADU location after the mechanical and boss phases.
  • Fixed an issue where killing the boss too quickly could prevent further Onslaught progress.

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