Destiny 2 Update 9.5.6.1 Patch Notes on March 31, 2026

Destiny 2 patch 9.5.6.1 is available to download on PS4, PS5, PC and Xbox consoles. According to the Destiny 2 update 9.5.6.1 patch notes, the latest update fixes an issue where Crucible and Solo Ops contender cards were progressing slower than intended. Today’s Destiny 2 version 9.5.6.1 also includes general stability and performance fixes.

Destiny 2 Patch 9.5.6.1 Notes – March 31, 2026

Destiny 2 Patch 9.5.0.3 Notes

Activities

Guardian Games

  • Fixed an issue where Crucible and Solo Ops contender cards were progressing slower than intended.
    • We have adjusted these cards to progress faster than originally intended to make up for the week of slower progress.
  • Fixed a visual issue in the Guardian Games Event Home where Ascendant Alloy purchases would incorrectly display there was always zero available stock.

Quests and Pursuits

  • Fixed an issue where the Arms Week quest Initial Calibration was present in some player’s inventories at the start of Guardian Games.

General

  • Fixed an issue where the Lawless Satin Shader Pack was displaying as owned in the Seasonal tab for players who owned the Valkyrie Descent armor set.

Known Issues List

  • Identified some issues with progression in Guardian Games that will make things feel a little slower than expected in Solo Ops and Crucible. We are planning to increase progression from these areas on March 31.
  • Ascendant Alloy purchases in the Event Home incorrectly display that there is 0 available stock.
  • The First Pioneer contender card does not count Lawless Frontier invasion kills.
  • Tempest Strike cannot be used while a Renegade Ability Jammer is active.

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 3.94 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 9.5.6.1 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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