Destiny 2 Update 3.17 Patch Notes 7.3.4.2

Destiny 2

Destiny 2 is a free-to-play first-person shooter developed by Bungie that originally launched as a paid game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows in 2017. On October 1, 2019, the game transitioned to a free-to-play model under the name New Light, and in December 2020 it expanded to Stadia, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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The game was originally published by Activision until December 2018, marking the transfer of publishing rights for the series to Bungie. Set in a “mythical sci-fi” world, Destiny 2 blends multiplayer and role-playing elements, splitting activities into player versus environment (PvE) and player versus player (PvP) game types.

The Guardians, the player characters, wield the power of light to protect the last safe city on Earth from alien threats and the looming darkness. The story unfolds through expansions, and major changes in the fourth year move content into the Destiny content library.

Year 4 begins with Beyond Light, introducing the forces of darkness and laying the foundation for subsequent expansions – The Witch Queen in 2022, Lightfall in 2023, and the final chapter, The Final Form.

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Destiny 2 received positive reviews, with particular praise for improvements to its storytelling, gameplay, visuals, exploration, multiplayer features, and public events. Despite some divisive comments about weapon reclassification and specific modes, the game received awards and nominations at events such as the 2017 Game Awards and the Game Critics Awards.

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Destiny 2 3.17 Patch Notes

Gameplay and Investment

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  • Players can now reacquire the Chivalrous Fire Legendary Sword from their collection.
  • Another fix will be implemented in Update 7.3.5, so the weapon can be taken out of the Complete Master Collection.

Skill

Stormcaller Warlock

  • Fixed an issue where the Ball Lightning melee projectile could fail to spawn when activated immediately after canceling a slide.

General

  • Adjusted the requirements for Raven’s Wish.
  • Fixed an issue where Exotic Armor given as a Riven’s Wishes reward would display its base stats from the collection.
  • Fixed an issue where players were unable to unlock the Supernova Sprint Triumph after completing the Starcrossed Exotic mission within 20 minutes.

Destiny 2 Gameplay

Destiny 2, like its predecessor, blends elements of first-person shooters with role-playing and massively multiplayer online (MMO) features. In the original Destiny, a dynamic matchmaking system facilitated instant connections, limiting player interactions to those who were “matched” in the game.

Before the later introduction of in-game text chat, interacting with others required using the console’s messaging system. Destiny 2 introduced a refined matchmaking method called “Guided Play,” which gave players the opportunity to find clans seeking more members for raids.

The game divides the campaign into Player vs. Environment (PvE) and Player vs. Player (PvP) game modes, a structure reminiscent of the original Destiny. This setup ensures a diverse gaming experience with a variety of challenges and engagements both in cooperative and competitive aspects.

Destiny 2 is dedicated to enhancing the player’s journey by optimizing communication and matchmaking, building on the foundation laid by its predecessor and introducing new features to deliver a richer, more immersive gaming experience.

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Development and release of Destiny 2

News of a sequel to Destiny emerged in November 2014, just two months after the original game’s release, when Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg revealed work on future expansions and the next full game. The original plan called for disc-based sequels to be released every two years until 2019, with a number of downloadable expansions in between.

The game was originally scheduled to be released in September 2016, but Bungie confirmed on February 11, 2016 that a full sequel would be released in 2017. In December 2016, Bungie welcomed Vicarious Visions and Activision to the development team.

On March 30, 2017, it was rumored that Destiny 2 would be coming to Microsoft Windows, a departure from the original version. The game was released worldwide on September 6, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and on October 24 for Microsoft Windows.

The standard base game comes with various editions, including the Collector’s Edition, Limited Edition, and Digital Deluxe Edition. A pre-order bonus, the Expansion Pass, provides early access to the first two expansion packs. Sony’s exclusive deal continued, providing exclusive content to the PlayStation 4 until the end of 2018, and ended in October 2019 with the Shadowkeep expansion pack.

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