Destiny 2 Into the Light is a free update for players that will act as a precursor to The Final Shape which launches inJune. This update brings along several sandbox changes, returning weapons and armor sets, new modes, and even new maps.
For those Guardians who plan on playing Into the Light, we’ve got you covered. Here’s all the Destiny 2 Into the Light patch notes.
Everything New in Destiny 2: Into the Light
Firstly, let’s take a look at all of the new content that will accompany Into the Light. Keep in mind that all of this content will be free for all players.
Reprised Exotic Missions
Bungie announced that they will be bringing back two beloved Exotic Missions in the form ofThe WhisperandZero Hour. These remastered missions will keep the essence of the originals while also introducing new puzzles, encounters, Triumphs, secrets, and of course, new rewards as well.
By completing The Whisper, players can expect to unlock theWhisper of the WormSniper Rifle, while Zero Hour rewards players with theOutbreak PerfectedPulse Rifle.
New PvP Maps
With the arrival of Into the Light, there will be three new Crucible maps in the rotation. However, these maps won’t arrive until theMay update.
The new maps are as follows:
According to Bungie, these maps were mainly built with a 3v3 environment in mind, so keep that in mind when you do get the chance to play them. Even though they are mainly designed for a competitive 3v3 environment, they will also still be available in 6v6 playlists like Control and Clash.
Pantheon Raid Boss Gauntlet
In the most recent Into the Light livestream, Bungie delighted fans with some new and unexpected reveals. One of which was a fresh PvE activity focused on Raid challenges, which Bungie clarified as a “Raid boss gauntlet”. According to Bungie, players will be able to confront formidable Raid bosses and engage in weekly challenges offering escalating difficulties and rewards.
More in-depth details about this activity are set to be unveiled in the upcoming edition of This Week in Destiny (TWID). Pantheon is scheduled to launch onApril 30.
Character Re-Customization and Name Change
Back in January Bungie announced that character re-customization would be returning to Destiny 2 before the arrival of The Final Shape, and it looks like they kept their promise. With the release of Into the Light on April 9, Guardians will be able to modify their appearance whenever they like, with no charge or restrictions on the frequency of changes.
In addition to the character re-customization, all players will also have the opportunity for a one-time name change at no extra expense. After the Into the Light update rolls out, players will be able to access bungie.net and follow the instructions to modify their Bungie ID. And for players who missed out on the previous chance to change their name, this means that they will now have two name changes.
Destiny 2 PvP Changes
In addition to several weapon changes within the sandbox (which we will be getting to), Bungie is also making some changes “impactful changes” in terms of Crucible playlists and modes.
Competitive Playlist changes
Survival and Countdown Rush will be replaced with 3v3 Clash and the newly released Countdown mode. For Countdown, Bungie has stated that some zone placements on maps such asDead CliffsandVostokwill be altered based on player feedback in the last few weeks. In terms of Clash, the ammo meter system will be replaced with the ammo crate system.
For players who wonder why Bungie has opted for an ammo crate system as opposed to an ammo meter system in Clash, Bungie reiterated that based on testing, the ammo crate system encourages flow in and out of engagement zones by offering players an on-map objective. Considering that the main objective in Clash is to rack up kills, players may adopt an overly passive playstyle with the ammo meter system.
Trials of Osiris changes
Bungie has been testing out a new Special ammo economy for the past few weeks. While many players love it, Bungie has agreed to do some more testing when Trials arrives on Friday.
During the first week of Trials, Bungie will implement what they term the “unrestricted” Special ammo crate system. Essentially, this means that all four ammo crates will appear every round, with one crate spawning by each team’s spawn point and two in neutral areas. Upon death, all players will lose their Special ammo.
In the second week, Bungie will transition to a “restricted” version of the ammo crate system where only two crates will spawn each round, located by each team’s initial spawn point. In this “restricted” version, players will still lose Special ammo upon death, but they won’t drop any Special ammo bricks.
For the full detailed breakdown of all the changes coming in Destiny 2’s PvP modes, feel free to check outBungie’s TWID article.
Destiny 2: Into the Light Weapon Balance
With the arrival of Destiny 2 Into the Light, Bungie will be bringing a plethora of changes to the existing weapon sandbox.
Here are the initial patch notes provided by the latest TWID blog:
Weapon Archetypes
Breech-Loaded Grenade Launchers
Lightweight Bows
Precision Auto Rifles
Precision Hand Cannons
Adaptive Hand Cannons
Rapid-Fire Pulse Rifle
Lightweight Pulse Rifle
Adaptive Pulse Rifle
Rapid-Fire Scout Rifle
Precision Shotgun
Exotic Weapon Changes
Whisper of the Worm
One Thousand Voices
Quicksilver Storm
The Last Word
Forerunner
Master of Arms (The Recluse)
Magnificent Howl (Luna’s Howl)
Micro-Missile (The Mountaintop)
Permeability
Crucible Only Changes
Wish-Ender
So there you have it, that’s all the Destiny 2 Into the Light patch notes and changes arriving with the April 9 update. For players wondering if they should return to Destiny 2, check out ourguide on Into the Light.
