Destiny 2 Update 2.99 Patch Notes For August 29, 2023

Explore the comprehensive Destiny 2 Update 2.99 Patch Notes, released on August 29, 2023. Discover the latest adjustments, improvements, and enhancements brought to the game in this update.

by P Nandhini

Updated Aug 29, 2023

Destiny 2 Update 2.99 Patch Notes For August 29, 2023

Destiny 2 Update 2.99

Bungie has rolled out the 2.99 update for Destiny 2, corresponding to patch version 7.2.0.2. This release brings about various adjustments to the Crucible, weaponry, and more. In response to community feedback from the past week, Destiny 2's Season of the Witch is receiving its initial post-launch patch from Bungie. This update, in addition to addressing several reported issues, will also feature a temporary solution for the loadouts system, which has been dysfunctional since the start of Season 22.

However, it's important to note that even with this update, Loadouts may not regain full functionality, as Bungie has communicated that a permanent fix will be implemented at a later date. Aside from this, numerous other enhancements have been made to enhance the overall experience of the Season of the Witch, making it considerably smoother compared to its launch week. Continue reading to find out more about the new features in the official patch notes for Destiny 2 update 7.2.0.2.

Destiny 2 Update 2.99 Patch Notes

ACTIVITIES   

CRUCIBLE 

  • Rolled back changes to spawn points in Control and Clash to their state before Season 21. 

SEASONAL 

  • Fixed an issue where a player joining another could block progression during Mission: Invoke. 
  • Fixed an issue where the Weekly Challenge completion on-screen message was missing text. 
  • Fixed an issue where The Ascension VIII card would increase the rate of scorch too fast.  

GAMEPLAY AND INVESTMENT 

ARMOR 

  • Fixed an issue where the Luminous Void shader and the Warped Rachis shader were not properly applying to certain pieces of armor. 
  • Fixed an issue where Titans using the Pyrogale Guantlets could start their one-off Burning Maul Super and then switch to Synthoceps to increase its damage input. 
  • Fixed an issue where the Photonic Cloak model was partially offset.  

WEAPONS 

  • Fixed an issue where using a sequence of actions through Loadouts could cause weapon models, ornaments, and other characteristics to be incorrectly mixed and applied to weapons. 

    • As a result of this, Loadouts have been reenabled but won't pull weapons from a player’s vault. This issue will be addressed in a future fix. 
  • Fixed an issue where the Origin Perk Specialization II Artifact perk was not correctly overcharging The Eremite Fusion Rifle and Brya's Love Scout Rifle from Season 22. 

COMBATANTS 

  • Fixed an issue where Unstoppable Taken Phalanxes couldn't be damaged on their crit spot. 

BOUNTIES AND PURSUITS 

  • Fixed an issue where Strand related bounties were only displayed if Strand was the equipped subclass. 

VENDORS 

  • Fixed an issue where certain Exotics in the Monument to Lost Lights required the wrong entitlements. 
  • Fixed an issue where the vendor UI would display during conversations with Ikora. 

Destiny 2 Maintenance

In preparation for the upcoming update, Destiny 2 servers will be taken offline starting at 7:15 AM PT / 10:15 AM ET / 2:15 PM UTC / 3:15 PM BST / 4:15 PM CEST on August 29. The maintenance window is anticipated to last for approximately three hours. At 10 AM PT / 6 PM BST, the update will be made available for download on all platforms. Subsequently, players will have the opportunity to gradually rejoin the game.

However, it's advisable to anticipate a potential queue if you choose to log in immediately after the update is released. Login complications might persist for up to two hours following the patch's launch. After this period, the maintenance is projected to be fully completed.

Destiny 2

Destiny 2 is an online first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie, available to play for free. Originally launched in 2017 as a paid game on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows, it transitioned to a free-to-play model known as "New Light" on October 1, 2019.

It expanded to platforms like Stadia, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S in subsequent months. Bungie gained publishing rights from Activision in 2018. This game is a sequel to Destiny, a 2014 title.

Set in a fantastical sci-fi realm, Destiny 2 offers a multiplayer shared-world environment with elements of role-playing games. Gameplay is divided into player versus environment (PvE) and player versus player (PvP) activities. PvE includes story missions, three-player "strikes," dungeons, and six-player raids. Public events and non-player character (NPC) interactions are emphasized in exploration zones. PvP offers objective-based and deathmatch modes.

Players become Guardians, defenders of Earth's last city, wielding the power of Light to thwart alien races and the looming Darkness. Expansions enhance the story and content. Year One introduced small expansions like Curse of Osiris and Warmind. Year Two brought the major Forsaken expansion, altering gameplay.

Shadowkeep, Year Three's start, followed, introducing standalone releases without requiring prior premium content ownership. Year Four introduced the Beyond Light expansion, reshaping the game by placing older content in the Destiny Content Vault. It marked a new era, leading to The Witch Queen in 2022, Lightfall in 2023, and The Final Shape, concluding the "Light and Darkness Saga."

Critically, Destiny 2 was well-received for improved storytelling, gameplay, visuals, exploration, multiplayer, and events. Opinions varied on weapon changes, the Leviathan raid, and new modes. The game earned awards at events like The Game Awards 2017 and Game Critics Awards.

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Destiny 2 Update 2.99 Patch Notes - FAQs

1. What is Destiny 2's update 2.99 about?  

Destiny 2 update 2.99, or patch version 7.2.0.2, brings adjustments to Crucible, weaponry, and more.

2. Is there a fix for the loadouts system in Destiny 2?  

Yes, this update includes a temporary fix for the loadouts system, which has been malfunctioning since the start of Season 22.

3. Will Loadouts be fully functional after this update?  

Loadouts might not regain full functionality with this update. A permanent fix is planned for a later date.
 

4. What improvements are there in Season of the Witch after this update?  

Numerous enhancements have been made to create a smoother experience compared to the launch week of Season of the Witch.

5. When does Destiny 2 maintenance for the update start?  

Maintenance begins at 7:15 AM PT / 10:15 AM ET / 2:15 PM UTC / 3:15 PM BST / 4:15 PM CEST on August 29.