Destiny 2 update 3.53 (Patch 8.2.5) is rolling out on PS4, PC, PS5(1.149.000), Xbox One, and PC players. According to the Destiny 2 update 3.53 patch notes, the latest update brings Crucible matchmaking improvements, a new Ascendant 0 rank in Competitive, and multiple weapon and armor fixes. Apart from this, Destiny 2 patch 8.2.5 also resolves several seasonal and raid issues.
Destiny 2 Patch 3.53 Notes (Version 1.149) – March 11, 2025
Activities
Seasonal – The Nether
- Reduced damage taken from Sharpshooter’s Burden.
- Reduced Fragile Strength’s health damage.
- Fixed Paracasual Payload not providing Kinetic weapons with extra damage.
- Fixed Paracausal Siphon not granting buffs to elemental damage.
Other Fixes
- Fixed an issue where lore books were not being correctly rewarded.
Crucible
General
- Fixed an issue where Lockdown did not award or display medals.
Matchmaking
Trials of Osiris & Competitive Playlists
- Solo vs. fireteam loss forgiveness enabled.
- Duos and trios can now be matched together.
Competitive
- Introduced Ascendant 0 rank for players above 10,000.
- Wins at Ascendant 0 can drop the new “Darkest Night” emblem.
- Rank-based matchmaking adjusted for the new rank.
- Fixed an issue where players were not awarded the fixed roll of Redrix’s Estoc after placement matches.
- Players who never earned this roll can claim it from Lord Shaxx.
- Fixed an issue preventing players from focusing previous Competitive rewards.
Iron Banner
- Fixed weekly challenge incorrectly referencing Stasis instead of Strand.
Dungeons and Raids
Vesper’s Host
- Fixed an issue in the first encounter where a nuclear core would not spawn after activating all correct panels.
Gameplay and Investment
Armor
Hunter
Sealed Ahamkara Grasps:
- Fixed Nightmare Fuel’s damage bonus being reduced by 5% while Radiant.
- Fixed issue where held weapons would not receive the damage buff after melee/finisher kills if Nightmare Fuel was not active.
Radiant Dance Machines:
- Fixed issue causing extra dodge charges to be lost when transitioning between bubbles.
Shards of Galanor:
- Fixed an issue where it refunded energy for all Supers instead of just Blade Barrage and Silk Strike.
Relativism – Spirit of Galanor:
- Fixed issue where it refunded less energy than intended for non-roaming Supers.
Titan
No Backup Plans:
- Fixed issue where Shotgun damage bonus was reduced by 5% while Radiant.
Khepri’s Horn:
- Fixed issue where Solar waves did not break Stasis crystals.
Hazardous Propulsion:
- Fixed issue where the benefit from Enhanced Rockets was reduced by 5% while Radiant.
Armor Customization
- Fixed Sundered Doctrine leg armor for Warlocks and Titans missing from transmog.
- Fixed Stasis armor sets not displaying correct names.
Weapons
General Fixes
- Fixed issue where Vault of Glass (Timelost) weapons lacked proper flavor text.
- Fixed issue preventing enhanced/crafted weapons from obtaining a masterwork border.
- Fixed issue where Adept Shader for Trials weapons did not change colors correctly.
Weapon Archetypes
Wave-Frame Swords:
- Fixed issue where the wave attack did not deal damage in PvP.
Lightweight Pulse Rifles:
- Body shot damage against players reduced from 20.4 → 19.7.
- Critical hit damage against players reduced from 31.8 → 31.5.
- Still an increase over pre-8.1.5.3, but slightly reduces optimal kill thresholds.
Redrix’s Estoc:
- Handling reduced from 79 → 74.
Weapon Perks
Sword Logic (PvP Only):
- Base damage bonus from kills against players reduced from 20% → 15%.
- Damage bonus against players in Super increased from 35% → 50%.
Enhanced Collective Action:
- Fixed issue where the perk did not activate when collecting Stasis Shards from Prismatic fragments.
Enhanced Slideways:
- Fixed issue where the perk duration was shorter than intended.
Discord & Harmony:
- Fixed issue where both perks’ countdown started before switching to the weapon with the perk.
Abilities
All Classes
- Prismatic – Facet of Blessing:
- Fixed issue where certain melee abilities (Consecration, Thunderclap) did not trigger health regeneration.
Hunter – Nightstalker
- Smoke Debuff (PvP Adjustments):
- No longer slows movement speed, jump height, or weapon handling.
- No longer suppresses movement abilities.
- On the Prowl:
- Removed first-person glow from hunted player’s perspective.
- Third-person glow on hunted players reduced.
Artifact
- Fixed issue where Piercing Sidearms perk failed to pierce certain shield types.
Power and Progression
- Fixed issue where new Iron Banner weapons did not progress the Orimund’s Taste Triumph.
Collections
- Fixed issue where Artificial Sun Ornament for Lodestar was misclassified under Pulse Rifles.
- Fixed issue where Chatterwhite Shader was missing from Collections.
General Updates
- Updated international Silver purchase confirmation to display current Episode art.
Previously, Destiny 2 update 7.1 changes for the economy, weapon sandbox, abilities, exotic armor, quality of life, crucible, and enemy elemental shields. Today’s Destiny 2 update 3.53 will fix a few of these issues.
Related: Destiny 2 servers are down for maintenance. Check the Destiny 2 server status here.
Download free Destiny 2 update 8.2.5 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
