Destiny 2: EPISODE 2 CHANGES & BUNGIE WARNING! Event Tease, Loot Updates, Perk Buffs, Fixes & Bans

Summary

In this Destiny 2 update, Bungie discusses the upcoming Exotic class item Attunement feature, set to release in episode 2, and clarifies its mechanics. They also tease the 10th anniversary event with hints of unrevealed content. Additionally, Bungie addresses the recent name change bug, confirms updates to underperforming exotic items, and introduces a policy against input macros for loot farming, emphasizing a stricter stance on automation in gameplay.

Takeaways

• 📰 Bungie is planning to introduce the Exotic Class Item Attunement system in Destiny 2 during Episode 2, likely in early October.
• 🎮 The new Attunement system allows players to attune one specific perk on Exotic Class Items, reducing some RNG but still leaving a degree of randomness.
• 🛠 Bungie is reworking underperforming perks and Exotic armor pieces, particularly for Titans, and plans to introduce buffs for underused Exotic weapons.
• 🔫 Upcoming weapon changes include buffs for Adaptive SMGs, Rapid Fire Heavy Grenade Launchers, and increased shotgun range in PvE.
• 🛡 Bungie has teased a new content drop called Revenant, which will focus on Fallen enemies with a 'vampire' aesthetic and introduce a potion crafting system.
• 🎉 The 10th anniversary event for Destiny 2 is expected in September, with unannounced content teased during the recent GCX event.
• 🚫 Bungie has updated its ban policy to include restrictions on using input macros for loot farming, although checkpoint bots are still allowed.
• 🛑 Players caught using automation tools for farming may face bans, but Bungie will not retroactively penalize past infractions.
• 👥 Bungie is working to address the recent name change bug that affected many players and will distribute name change tokens once the issue is resolved.
• 🗓 More details on Destiny 2's Act 3 are expected soon, with a TWID (This Week in Destiny) update scheduled for tomorrow.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video by Houndish?

The main topic of the video is the updates from Bungie for Destiny 2, including the exotic class item achievement, the 10th anniversary event, and changes to the restriction and ban policies.

When is the exotic class item Attunement feature expected to be introduced in Destiny 2?

The exotic class item Attunement feature is expected to be introduced during episode 2, which should happen around the start of October.

What does attuning to a perk in the exotic class item Attunement feature do?

Attuning to a perk will increase the chance for exotic class items to drop with the selected perk, but only one perk may be attuned at a time.

What is the current state of the exotic class item Attunement feature as shown in the video?

The feature shown in the video is an in-development change and is not the final version. It displays two different columns for the exotic class item perks, with the ability to attune to only one specific column and perk within that column.

What updates are coming for underperforming perks and exotic armor pieces in Destiny 2?

Bungie has confirmed updates to some underperforming perks on exotic class items, especially for Titans, and buffs and reworks for underused exotic armor pieces like Blight Ranger, Mask of the Quiet One, and Skull of Damara.

What changes are being made to weapon subfamilies and exotic weapons in Destiny 2?

Bungie is looking to buff underperforming weapon subfamilies like adaptive SMGs and rapid fire heavy grenade launchers, increase shotgun range in PVE, and buff underutilized exotic weapons such as Huckleberry, Chaperon Bad Juu, Exterus, and Prospector. There will also be a significant weapon mod rework with 10 new weapon mods being added.

What is the 10th anniversary event for Destiny 2, and when is it expected to occur?

The 10th anniversary event for Destiny 2 is anticipated to occur in September, with details suggesting there will be more content to the event than currently known, including an armor set and a hunt for secret chests on the Pale Heart.

What was the name change issue that occurred last week, and how is Bungie addressing it?

A name change bug occurred last week, causing player names to be reset. Bungie has identified the cause and applied changes to prevent it from happening again. They are investigating options for affected accounts but cannot revert the name changes. They plan to distribute name change tokens to all players at a later date.

What updates have been made to Destiny 2's restriction and ban policy?

Bungie has updated their Destiny 2 restriction and ban policy to include the use of input macros to automate gameplay. Players detected using automation to circumvent idol detection or perform automated activities to earn loot may be restricted or banned.

How does the new policy on input macros affect players who use them for accessibility purposes?

Bungie intends to keep input macros as an accessibility tool, but they are taking a firmer stance against using them to automate gameplay for farming or circumventing detection. They have no plans to retroactively issue bans or restrictions for past use of macros.

What is Bungie's stance on checkpoint bots, and are they affected by the new policy?

Bungie has no issue with checkpoint bots and does not see them as a major issue. They are not affected by the new policy change and are asking for feedback on their use for potential feature development in the future.