Destiny 2 players recently stumbled upon a glitch that allowed them to create incredibly powerful weapons and breeze through difficult end-game missions. Since the discovery of the glitch, developer Bungie has been working hard to fix the issue and restore balance to the game.
Destiny 2 is an MMO sci-fi shooter that revolves around the collection of rare and magical guns. The game’s developers spend a significant amount of time and resources in balancing the hundreds of weapons available to players. Minor changes to weapon perks can have a significant impact on the overall gameplay experience.
The glitch, which went viral on social media and various Destiny 2 subreddits, involves slowing down the game and quickly swapping screens to create a new weapon with any combination of perks. Players on PC reduced the framerate to 30fps, while console users initiated large file installations to create lag. This allowed players to create bows that fire grenades and auto rifles that shoot shotgun shells, among other powerful combinations.
These overpowered builds quickly spread throughout the game, allowing players to clear dungeons, defeat bosses, and excel in competitive PvP modes. Many players expected Bungie to roll back the game and remove any gains made through this glitch. Surprisingly, the studio allowed players to continue using the glitch while they worked on a fix.
Bungie announced on Twitter that they were aware of the issue and would be working on a fix. Instead of punishing players who used the glitch, the studio deployed two updates. The first disabled players from using crafted weapons, while the second reset these weapons to their default settings. However, due to the complexity of the issue, the fix took longer than anticipated.
Despite the glitch compromising the integrity of the game, Destiny 2 saw a spike in concurrent players over the weekend. The unexpected chaos and the resulting fun experienced by players provided a bright spot for a game that has been facing some challenges. While the glitch had its drawbacks, for the moment, players were able to enjoy the benefits of having overpowered weapons.
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Definitions:
– MMO: Massively multiplayer online game
– PvP: Player versus player
