‘Destiny’ Update Fixes Solar Abilities And More, Final Patch For PS3 And Xbox 360
Bungie released a surprise patch to Destiny for current and last-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles Tuesday. The 2.3.1 update delivers some fixes for Solar-based classes and other items. However, it is possibly more notable for being the final patch delivered to the PS3 and Xbox 360.
The Destiny 2.3.1 update is now available for all consoles and will require players to download and install before logging in. A “Weasel” error will be displayed until players have installed the latest update, per Bungie’s support website.
Destiny Patch 2.3.1 is now available for download. Players will need to exit Destiny to take the patch. More info: https://t.co/UGTlRCRZUS
— Bungie Help (@BungieHelp) July 26, 2016
There are a handful of fixes included in the update with the class fixes being the most welcome. The Solar sub-classes damage over time effects will now do the proper amount of damage while the Intellect stat will generate the correct amount of Super energy now. Even better, the Electrostatic Mind perk for Stormcallers has finally been fixed so it can greatly increase Super recharge time when allies are nearby.
Not listed are fixes for issues with certain reward ships and packages that players have experienced. A fix for the bug that causes Destiny to crash sometimes when the Firefly perk procs in a busy encounter is also missing.
Bungie also had the following bit of news for PS3 and Xbox 360 owners: “This update will also be the last scheduled deployment for Legacy Consoles, excluding emergency fixes for future game-breaking issues.”
Technical limitations with previous gen consoles meant adding new content to Destiny which also meant cutting older content once Rise of Iron released. While older story missions and Strikes are not always played, cutting that content would have been a major blow to new players and an easy target for complaints. Players saw similar limitations force Bungie to make compromises to the game, such as the long time it took for Vault space to be expanded.
Rockstar Games made a similar decision with Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online. The developer could no longer add new downloadable content to the profitable multiplayer and had to end support.
Classes
- Fixed an issue where Solar-based Damage-Over-Time (DoT) effects were dealing half their intended damage
- Fixed an issue where the Intellect stat was not generating the correct amount of Super energy
- Fixed an issue where selecting the Electrostatic Mind perk removed the Super regeneration provided by the Intellect stat
Armor
Exotics
- Fixed an issue that prevented the Apotheosis Veil helmet from being accessible in the Exotic Armor Blueprints kiosk
Activities
- Fixed an issue that could cause weekly activities from ending earlier than the weekly reset
- Fixed an issue that prevented Legendary Marks from being granted when finishing the “Paradox” and “Lost to Light” missions when they are the featured Daily Story Mission
- Fixed an issue where players with a full Postmaster inventory did not receive the Moments of Triumph book
- Players who did not receive their Moments of Triumph book can now find it in the Postmaster
The theme of Destiny: Rise of Iron is exploring and dealing with the remnants of the Golden Age. The Iron Lords sacrificed themselves to stop the spread of a plague called SIVA. This technological plague has returned.
It will also explore the history of the Iron Lords, who they were, and why they have weapons named after them. This includes a journey to Felwinter’s Peak, which holds the Iron Temple, a mausoleum for the Iron Lords, and the new social space for Destiny. The expansion will begin with players ascending the peak to take back the mountain and the temple.
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