‘Destiny 2’ Scrambles To Patch Game-Breaking Balance Bugs Before Ending Support
'Destiny 2' players exploit a game-breaking bug before Bungie patches it—then stops support
The obvious questions
Is the bug still active in *Destiny 2*?
Yes, as of June 24, 2026, the bug remains active and Bungie has stated players can use it for a limited time.
Will Bungie patch the bug before ending support for *The Witch Queen*?
Coverage does not yet specify a patch timeline, but Bungie has indicated it will address the issue before support ends.
Are there other games affected by similar exploits?
No, the reported exploit is specific to *Destiny 2* according to current coverage.
The story so far
A newly discovered exploit in *Destiny 2* allows players to deal near-infinite damage to bosses, rendering them trivial to defeat. Bungie, the developer, has acknowledged the bug but is letting players use it for a limited time before patching it.
Coverage emphasizes the irony of Bungie’s response: while the bug is technically game-breaking, the studio is encouraging players to enjoy it temporarily. Outlets like *PC Gamer*, *Yahoo Tech*, and *GameSpot* highlight the exploit’s absurdity, with some noting that similar bugs have been patched swiftly in the past. *Forbes* frames the situation as part of Bungie’s broader shift toward wrapping up support for older content.
Players are advised to monitor patch notes for the exploit’s removal and the end-of-support timeline for *The Witch Queen*. Rumors about *GTA 6* also surfaced in related gaming news, though no direct connection to *Destiny 2* exists.
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Sources (7)
- Bug in Destiny 2 makes you incredibly powerful, developers say: "Have fun with it while it lasts" Mein-MMO · 46d ago
- Bungie will let Destiny 2 'near infinite damage' bug ride for a week: 'Do your thing' Yahoo Tech · 46d ago
- An obscure new game-breaking Destiny bug lets you one-hit bosses, and I don't think Bungie's gonna let this one slide (Update: Bungie is letting it slide... for a little bit) PC Gamer · 46d ago
- Guardians enjoy Destiny 2 boss glitches, GTA 6 rumors & more GamesHub · 46d ago
- Destiny 2 has a wild "infinite damage" bug, but Bungie isn't rushing to fix it PCGamesN · 46d ago
- Destiny 2 Players, Time Is Running Out To Melt Bosses With This Exploit GameSpot · 46d ago
- ‘Destiny 2’ Scrambles To Patch Game-Breaking Balance Bugs Before Ending Support Forbes · 46d ago
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