Destiny 2 Update 8.0.0.5 addresses numerous community-reported issues and improves overall gameplay. Recent updates and expansions have made Destiny 2 incredibly popular, but some problems persisted, particularly with The Final Shape expansion. This update tackles several key areas.

One significant change affects the Pathfinder system, a replacement for daily and weekly bounties. Players had criticized its convoluted node structure, requiring activity switching and negating streak bonuses. Update 8.0.0.5 streamlines this, replacing Gambit-specific nodes with more versatile ones, allowing completion through either PvE or PvP activities.

Another major fix removes elemental surges from Dungeons and Raids. These surges, introduced with The Final Shape, negatively impacted difficulty and player experience, making some encounters excessively tedious. Bungie has confirmed their removal and implemented a default damage bonus for all subclasses.

A popular glitch in the Dual Destiny exotic mission, which allowed players to obtain double class items, has also been patched.

Destiny 2 Update 8.0.0.5 Patch Notes Summary:

Crucible:

• Resolved an issue with incorrect expansion requirements for Trials of Osiris.
• Corrected Trace Rifle ammo counts at match start.

Campaign:

• Added an Epilogue option to rewatch Excision cinematics.
• Fixed matchmaking issues in Liminality after the final boss.

Dual Destiny Exotic Mission:

• Eliminated the exploit allowing double Exotic class item drops.

Cooperative Focus Missions:

• Fixed unlocking issues.

Raids & Dungeons:

• Removed elemental surges and added a universal damage buff to all subclasses and Kinetic damage.

Seasonal Activities:

• Fixed Piston Hammer charge reset issue (previously addressed in a mid-week update).

Gameplay and Investment:

Abilities:

• Corrected Storm Grenade energy gain from perks like Devour.

Armor:

• Fixed Precious Scars triggering incorrectly with Kinetic weapons.

Weapons:

• Adjusted Riposte weapon roll to include Desperate Measures instead of Golden Tricorn (Golden Tricorn instances will be updated in a future patch).
• Fixed Sword Wolfpack Round interaction with Relentless Strikes perk.

Quests:

• Removed Vanguard Ops bounty requirement from the "On the Offensive" quest.
• Fixed Dyadic Prism dismantling issue.
• Resolved Khvostov 7G-0X acquisition block due to full inventory.

Pathfinder:

• Replaced Gambit nodes in Ritual Pathfinder with general nodes for improved progression flexibility.
• Fixed various tracking and item drop issues within the Pathfinder system.

Emotes:

• Fixed issues with The Final Slice finisher and the D&D Emote.

Platforms and Systems:

• Resolved a VFX overheating issue on Xbox consoles.

General:

• Corrected the Rank 16 Ghost reputation shader reward.
• Fixed scaling issue with a Bungie Rewards image.