Bungie has deployed Update 8.2.5.3 for Destiny 2, bringing a mix of balance changes, bug fixes, and new content. This latest update arrives in the wake of Act 3 of Episode Heresy, which continues the Hive-focused narrative and reintroduces the fan-favorite Sunless Cell strike.
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Here’s a breakdown of everything included in this patch:
Major Gameplay Adjustments
Crucible Mode: Heavy Metal
A new vehicle-based mode where players battle using Drakes and Brigs.
Rite of the Nine Activity
Originally leaked early, now properly added as a dungeon remix with fresh rewards.
Court of Blades Fixes
Fixed a soft-lock bug where players could get stuck if they defeated Shards of Hesrak too quickly.
Dire Taken Captains have been removed from random enemy selections due to excessive burst damage.
Weapon Changes
Redrix’s Estoc Nerf
Range: 54 → 46
Handling: 74 → 69
Aim Assist: 82 → 80
These reductions aim to decrease the weapon’s overwhelming dominance in competitive play.
Machine Guns
Heavy Ammo crates in PvP now provide significantly less ammunition.
Auto Rifles (Support Frame)
Fixed an issue where hit detection failed against non-combat objects.
Rocket Assisted Sidearms
Detonations now properly interact with all object types.
Exotic and Perk Fixes
Thorn: No longer incorrectly displays the Soul Devourer buff while holstered.
Microcosm: Now properly stuns Overload champions when using the appropriate artifact perk.
Willing Vessel Origin Trait: Fixed an issue where it wasn’t gaining stacks correctly.
Lone Wolf Perk:
Aim Assist nerfed when near and away from allies.
Airborne Effectiveness increased, balancing close-range and solo play.
Closing Time Perk:
Special weapon effectiveness reduced by 50%, but Primary and Heavy weapons remain unchanged.
Power of Ambition Weapon Mod
Fixed a bug where Swords with Power of Ambition and Relentless Strikes could generate infinite ammo.
Future Expectations
Bungie continues to adjust the game’s balance while preparing for its next big step. The future of Destiny 2 remains unclear, but Codename Frontiers is expected to usher in a new phase of content. For now, players can dive into Episode Heresy, explore the new Crucible mode, and see how these latest weapon changes impact the meta.