Bungie Reverses Major Destiny 2 Nerfs Before They Take Effect

In a surprising turn of events, Bungie announced they would retract significant nerfs set for certain Prismatic subclasses in Destiny 2’s upcoming expansion, The Edge of Fate. This decision came after considerable backlash from the community regarding the potential impact on gameplay.

While prior announcements indicated that subclasses such as Consecration and Stylish Executioner would see their effectiveness reduced drastically—changing their Fragment slots from two or three down to one—player sentiment overwhelmingly opposed these changes. Bungie’s adjustment reflects their commitment to listening to player feedback. The official account quickly reassured players by stating these nerfs would either be entirely removed or lessened.

“This tuning pass reduced the number of Fragments that could be placed on various Aspects, as we’ve found the Prismatic subclasses have been a bit hot since release.”
Translation: This tuning pass reduced the number of Fragments that could be placed on various Aspects, as we have concluded that the Prismatic subclasses have been significantly overperforming since their launch.

The prior plan aimed to balance gameplay, as Bungie acknowledged that certain builds could trivialize challenges, making them feel too easy. The adjustments will instead keep these Aspects at two Fragment slots, ensuring more robust and creative player builds.

Experts feel Bungie’s remedy strikes a fair balance, maintaining gameplay integrity for players who embrace creativity in their subclass configurations. As Bungie still intends to introduce broader changes in the future, this decision aligns with community expectations and preserves strategic gameplay in Destiny 2.