Destiny gets massive update before the launch of The Dark Below

Bungie has released an extensive update for Destiny, which is the first in the series of updates to introduce new content before the release of The Dark Below expansion. Update 1.0.3 brings new social features, overhauled activities and competitive spaces, adjustments to the player overall experience, plus a massive download of new content and geometry to support the first expansion in the universe of Destiny. Bungie has also announced that the Iron Banner will be updated with new rules and features for this new edition. The new crucible event kicks off today and following past controversy, it has been “reforged” by developers. In the meantime, take a look at some of the new features Destiny Update 1.0.3 has in store:    

Voice
  • Added a new social feature that enables users to access a channel for Team Chat
  • Matchmade teammates will now be able to talk to each other in Strikes and team-based Crucible matches

 

Classes
  • Fixed an issue in which two players who performed a melee lunge simultaneously would teleport through each other
  • Fixed an issue in which Blink Strike damage would be caused by colliding with the Blink Strike, rather than melee impact
  • Fixed an issue in which Warlock Bonds dismantled into Titan materials
Weapons
General
  • Reduced camera shake when being hit with explosive rounds

Perks

  • Clown Cartridge: Replaced Clown Cartridge perk with other perks in shotgun upgrade trees
  • Headseeker: Fixed an issue in which the bonus Precision Damage perk did not always get applied
Activities
Missions
  • Buried City: Fixed an exploit in Mars that would clear all enemies from Clovis Bray

Strikes

  • Winter’s Run: Fixed an exploit zone in the Aksor boss encounter
  • Difficulty will scale less for 3-player Fireteams, making Strikes less deadly for them
Heroics
  • Fixed an issue in which engrams earned during Daily and Weekly Heroic activities were not displayed in the post-game carnage report
Event: Iron Banner
  • Players must now be level 20 and above to lead an Iron Banner Fireteam
  • Players below Level 20 can only accompany players above Level 20
  • Lord Saladin now has 5 reputation ranks (increased from 3)
  • New Features Added: Tempered Buff, Reforging

As you may know, The Dark Below expansion is due for December 9th and will include new missions, weapons and raids. The full list of updates is available on Bungie’s official blog.

Categories: NEWS, Playstation 3, Playstation 4, TRENDING GAME NEWS, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Tags: Bungie, Destiny, Expansion, Iron Banner, The Dark Below, Update 1.0.3

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