Destiny 2 update 3.56 (Patch 8.2.5.3) is rolling out on PS4, PC, PS5(1.160.000), Xbox One, and PC players. According to the Destiny 2 update 3.56 patch notes, the latest update addresses soft-lock issues, gameplay bugs, and balance adjustments. Changes include fixing weapon perks, mods, and exotic abilities for smoother play. Notable tweaks reduce ammo in PvP, rebalance stats for Pulse Rifles, and correct hit detection for Auto Rifles. Apart from this, Destiny 2 patch Patch 8.2.5.3 also includes better combat experiences, fair matchmaking, and seamless functionality.
Destiny 2 Patch 3.56 Notes (Version 1.160) – April 1, 2025
Activities
Seasonal
Court of Blades
- Fixed a potential soft-lock that could occur when defeating Shards of Hesrak too quickly after they appear.
- Removed Dire Taken Captains from the randomized fodder selection due to their excessive burst damage on Expert difficulty.
- See you never.
Crucible
Game Modes
- Lockdown
- Fixed an issue where the winning team could instantly win by allowing the losing team to capture all the zones.
Gameplay and Investment
Weapons
Archetypes
- Pulse Rifles
- Redrix’s Estoc: Reduced stats to bring it down a notch.
- Range – 54 to 46.
- Handling – 74 to 69.
- Aim Assist – 82 to 80.
- Redrix’s Estoc: Reduced stats to bring it down a notch.
- Machine Guns
- General
- Decreased the amount gained from Heavy Ammo crates in PvP.
- When magazine size has 80 or less, should get 22 bullets.
- Decreased the amount gained from Heavy Ammo crates in PvP.
- General
- Auto Rifles
- Support Frame
- Fixed hit detection against damageable non-combatants, such as the urns in the Nether.
- Support Frame
- Rocket Assisted Sidearms
- Fixed an issue where detonations ignored certain object types, such as ammo.
- Shoot to loot will now work properly on them.
- Fixed an issue where detonations ignored certain object types, such as ammo.
Exotic Weapons
- Thorn
- Fixed an issue where the Soul Devourer buff appeared onscreen while the weapon was stowed.
- Microcosm
- Fixed an issue where Microcosm could not stun Overload champions when the Overload Trace Rifle artifact perk was active.
Weapon perks
- Willing Vesel Origin Trait
- Fixed the “Willing Vessel” origin trait not gaining stacks when Support Frame Autos restore health to allies.
- Lone Wolf
- Aim Assist when near allies decreased from 10 to 5.
- Aim Assist when away from allies decreased from 20 to 10.
- Airborne Effectiveness when near allies increased from 10 to 15.
- Airborne Effectiveness when away from allies increased from 20 to 30.
- Closing Time
- All bonuses reduced by 50% on Special weapons.
- Primary and Heavy weapons retain the original effect.
Weapon mods
- Power of Ambition
- Fixed an issue that allowed Swords with the Power of Ambition mod and the Relentless Strikes perk together to gain infinite ammo.
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 3.56 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 8.2.5.3 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
