Bungie’s been in the spotlight recently due to some significant changes impacting Destiny 2 players, particularly Warlocks and Titans. The buzz began when the company announced that it had to temporarily disable the Warlock’s exotic, Ballidorse Wrathweavers, due to an unintended high-damage bug. Meanwhile, a fix is also coming for the Titan class—specifically for the Sentinel Shield super—which will see a damage reduction in mid-December following another damage-related issue.
Destiny 2, as a live service game, is no stranger to updates and the occasional wrinkle that comes with them. The game is constantly getting refreshed through patches and content drops, but even Bungie couldn’t predict every outcome, especially in a game as expansive as Destiny 2.
The latest updates coincided with the launch of Episode Revenant’s Act 2, including a much-anticipated mid-season patch. This update went big on rejuvenating roaming supers—often overlooked in favor of the more potent burst attackers like the Golden Gun or Nova Bomb. However, with these buffs came some unintended consequences, particularly affecting certain subclasses.
Reports surfaced detailing how Shadebinder Warlocks wielding the Ballidorse Wraithweavers were inflicting excessive damage due to a bug with damage over time. Many players enjoyed this unexpected boon, destroying bosses in record time, which understandably raised some red flags at Bungie. The response was swift, and the exotic was disabled pending further notice, leaving Warlocks temporarily at a loss.
For Titans, the narrative follows a similar path but diverges in Bungie’s handling. The Titan’s Sentinel Shield super has also been dealing more damage than intended, but while Warlocks saw immediate action, Titans will not see adjustments until mid-December. This discrepancy has sparked debate among players, who feel Bungie’s decisions seem inconsistent.
This has left the community polarized on Bungie’s approach. Fans of Destiny 2 know all too well that sometimes gear remains overpowered for weeks, but Warlock players were particularly dismayed by the sudden removal of their exotic, whereas Titan players benefit from the oversight a bit longer. Yet, from a balance perspective, shutting down the Warlock exotic made sense to preserve the game’s integrity, preventing trivialization of tough challenges almost instantly.
All eyes are now on how Bungie will navigate these patches in the coming weeks, with many hoping for swift resolutions that align game balance with player satisfaction. As always, Destiny 2’s community is eager to explore the stars, defend the Last City, and enjoy the intricacies of each subclass—albeit with the understanding that sometimes, glitches arrive before the fixes.
