Summary
- Update 7.3.5.1 for Destiny 2 fixes issues with Crucible, Skimmer vehicle, and Aurora Sacrifice armor ornament.
- Specifically, the Aurora Sacrifice ornament for the Hallowfire Heart was causing a glowing environment bug.
- Bungie also fixed issues with Glaives in Crucible, Skimmer tricks potentially crashing the game, and being able to climb walls.
Bungie releases update 7.3.5.1 for Destiny 2, which fixes a number of issues related to the Crucible, the new Skimmer vehicle, as well as the Aurora Sacrifice armor ornament. Unfortunately for players, yesterday wasn't the smoothest during the weekly Destiny 2 reset. While the reset is set to refresh the rewards, challenges, and weekly activities, yesterday's deployment hit more than a few snags, resulting in extended downtime and maintenance on the servers which were taken offline, preventing players from logging in for a bit longer than usual.
Part of the rush to jump online is the second week of Guardian Games AllStars, as players attempt to finish off challenges, earn platinum rewards, as well as get in the top 10% of Nightfall scores to unlock a permanent version of the newly added Skimmer vehicle. While players get access to a temporary one during Guardian Games, there's a quest that can be completed through a variety of different methods to unlock a permanent version which will remain after the games come to a close in a couple of weeks. Even as players push the limits of what the skimmer can do, it seems Bungie has identified one bug which allows the vehicle to simply climb walls.
To deal with recently discovered issues, Bungie released update 7.3.5.1. During the Destiny 2 Weekly Reset. While the update did cause disruptions to the normal weekly procedure, the patch aimed to address a variety of bugs impacting the game currently. In terms of the Skimmer vehicle, it fixed a bug that could cause the game to crash when performing tricks. In addition, there was also a bug in the game which allowed players to essentially jump on the side of walls, which Bungie deemed as unintended functionality. The other big fix was made to the Aurora Sacrifice armor ornament for the Titan Hallowfire Heart exotic, which caused the environment to glow red while in third-person view.
In terms of activities, the update addressed two issues specific to the Crucible. The first fixed an issue with Glaives, which were only getting one round of special ammo. For those playing in the Guardian Games specific Supremacy game mode, this update also addressed an issue where it wasn't actually using the recent Destiny 2 Crucible sandbox updates introduced earlier in the month. The same issue was apparently happening inside of Private Matches as well.
While the wall bug fix may be a bummer for some players, many in the Destiny 2 community continue to test the limits of the Skimmer. With the ability to grind on elemental rails and performing skateboard-like tricks, players have been able to chain together these movements to float over large gaps in certain activities like the Prophecy Dungeon. Players have also discovered that Strand works particularly well with the skimmer, as using grapple on a moving board will essentially take the player along for the ride as well.
Destiny 2 Update 7.3.5.1 Patch Notes
ACTIVITIES
- Fixed an issue in Crucible where Glaives were only receiving one round from the Special ammo meter.
- Fixed an issue where Guardian Games Supremacy and private matches were not using the Crucible sandbox updates.
GAMEPLAY AND INVESTMENT
- Fixed an issue where the Aurora Sacrifice armor ornament would cause surrounding environment to glow red when in third-person view.
GENERAL
- Fixed an issue where Skimmers could jump up the side of walls.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the game client to crash when performing tricks on Skimmers.
- Fixed an issue where claiming the Alliance Requisitions bundle from the Seasonal tab was not showing the correct post purchase animation.
- Fixed an issue where a player’s platform name would appear under Player Details rather than their Bungie Name.
- Fixed an exploit that could cause crashes for other players in the area.
Destiny 2
- Released
- August 28, 2017
WHERE TO PLAY
Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian's look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.
An Immersive Story
You are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.
Guardian Classes
Choose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
- ESRB
- T For TEEN for Blood, Language, and Violence
- Developer(s)
- Bungie
- Publisher(s)
- Bungie
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Number of Players
- 1-6 (Co-Op)
- Platform(s)
- PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia
- Genre(s)
- FPS
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
