Destiny 2 update 8.1.0.4 patch notes fixes perk combination weighting

Published , by Sam Chandler

Destiny 2 update 8.1.0.4 is now live and the patch notes offer a good insight into a number of changes and fixes. Chief among these is a fix to perk weighting. Players discovered that it was near impossible to acquire some perk combinations on weapons, which turned out to be a problem with the game’s core RNG systems. Take a look at all of the patch notes below.

Destiny 2 Update 8.1.0.4

The Destiny 2 update 8.1.0.4 patch notes were released on November 5, 2024 via Bungie.net. As mentioned in the post, Bungie will be providing a deep dive into the perk weighting conundrum in a future article. Suffice it to say, this seems like it was a massive issue, as it involved a problem with the game’s foundational RNG systems.

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The fix to perk weighting is a Big Deal, so it’s great to see that Bungie will be providing an entire article dedicated to the problem and solution. This harkens back to the old Heavy Ammo problem from the first game, which plagued players for months. Take a look at our Destiny 2 Strategy Guide for more information on the game.