Bungie is continuing to roll out updates to Destiny, with Hotfix 1.0.2.2 planned for release today. The newest patch will focus on gameplay, altering weapon and class mechanics.
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The most impactful change will probably prove to be the weakening of Auto Rifles--the weapon is simply much better than the others, particularly a problem in the Crucible. The exotic Vex Mythoclast weapon will also be nerfed--the specifics of the damage changes are detailed below.
It would have been nice if Bungie made the other gun types better rather than weakening everyone's favorite weapons, but this is the path the developers have taken for now. Reducing Auto Rifle power will even the playing field, as right now the weapon type simultaneously does a lot of damage, fires rapidly, and remains accurate while shooting.
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Other changes include boosts to the Scout Rifle damage, Shotgun damage falloff at range, and fixes to two Warlock and Titan abilities. The development team says it's "still working on a larger update which will address under-performing Exotics and overall class balance," but today's fixes will have to suffice for now. The full patch notes can be found at Bungie's blog, with the highlights below:
Auto Rifles
- Base Damage decreased by 2 percent
- Reduced Precision Damage multiplier from 1.50 to 1.25 (head shot bonus)
- Stability decreased by 4 - 17 percent (driven by stat value)
Scout Rifles
- Base damage increased by 6%
- Damage vs. Combatants increased by 6% - 25% (based on tier)
- Improved target acquisition, plus additional recoil tuning.
Vex Mythoclast
- Base Damage decreased by 34 percent
- Increased Precision Damage multiplier from 1.25 to 1.50 (headshot bonus)
General
- Fixed some issues related to quick weapon swapping
Titan
- Unbreakable: Fixed an issue with the perk granting more agility than intended
Warlock
- Brimstone: Perk can now activate if player is airborne