The Patch Notes For Destiny 2’s Final Hotfix Ever
Bungie’s final Destiny 2 hotfix removes legendary exploits—marking the end of an era for the game’s meta.
📍 Aftermath
Destiny 2 entered maintenance mode after Bungie released its final hotfix, which included updates such as disabling the Divinity exploit and permanently disabling two armor sets. The final hotfix also brought hours-long downtime with update 9.7.0.3, which included raid and combat changes. The game's status quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage, aside from Bungie's maintenance mode announcement and a statement that Destiny 2 is not dead.
Epilogue added 41d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The story so far
Bungie has released its last hotfix for *Destiny 2*, permanently disabling the **Divinity** exotic weapon in all activities and removing two armor sets (**Exo Stranger** and **Voidwalker**) from the game. The update follows a critical gameplay imbalance tied to the **Divinity** exploit, which allowed players to bypass intended difficulty in high-level content.
Coverage from **OpenCritic, MSN, and Forbes** highlights this as a definitive shift, with **Analytics Insight** framing it as an emergency correction to stabilize endgame progression. Outlets like **Forbes** note the move could presage broader changes, while **OpenCritic** emphasizes the removal of armor sets as a rare permanent alteration to player gear.
Speculation about a potential *Destiny 3* tease remains unfounded, with no developer statements confirming future plans. Players should monitor **Bungie’s official channels** for confirmation on whether this hotfix is part of a larger end-of-life process or a standalone correction.
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Sources (11)
- Destiny 2 now in maintenance mode as Bungie offers final Gloriabundus emblem Stevivor · 45d ago
- Destiny 2 is not dead - After the mass layoffs at Bungie, a survivor comes forward with hopeful news Mein-MMO · 45d ago
- The Bittersweet Ending of Bungie's Greatest Game Collider · 45d ago
- What happens when an online game dies? Financial Times · 45d ago
- Destiny 2 update 9.7.0.3 to bring hours-long downtime MSN · 45d ago
- Destiny 2 Update 9.7.0.3 Out for Raid, Combat Changes on July 7 via Patch 4.00/1.195 MP1st · 45d ago
- Destiny 2 Officially Disables Meta Exotic Weapon in One Activity OpenCritic · 45d ago
- Destiny 2 disables Divinity exploit in final hotfix MSN · 45d ago
- Destiny 2 is Officially Disabling Two Armor Sets Permanently OpenCritic · 45d ago
- Destiny 2 Emergency Update Disables Divinity After Critical Gameplay Issue Analytics Insight · 45d ago
- The Patch Notes For Destiny 2’s Final Hotfix Ever Forbes · 45d ago
The obvious questions
Are the armor sets and Divinity weapon being deleted forever?
According to coverage, Bungie’s patch notes confirm the **Divinity** exotic and two armor sets (**Exo Stranger**, **Voidwalker**) are being *permanently removed* from *Destiny 2*.
Is this the end of Destiny 2?
Coverage does not specify whether this hotfix signals the game’s shutdown, but it is labeled as the *final hotfix*, suggesting a shift in Bungie’s support model. No official end-of-life announcement has been made.
Will Bungie replace the removed content?
There is no mention in coverage of replacements for the disabled exotic or armor sets. The patch focuses solely on removal and balance corrections.
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