Destiny is undergoing big changes today. Bungie has just released the game's new 2.0.1 update, which, among other things, introduces microtransactions and implements big changes to shotgun lethality.
Today's update adds the Eververse Trading Company, the in-game store when you can now buy dancing emotes. You can even pay money for "The Carlton," as made famous from Fresh Prince. As for the shotgun changes, the update removes the Shot Package perk from all shotguns, making shotguns less lethal.
In addition, today marks the return of the limited-time Iron Banner multiplayer event--with some changes. It runs through October 19. The next Trials of Osiris, meanwhile, will be held the weekend of October 16-18.
The complete Destiny 2.0.1 patch notes are below.
Added a new currency, Silver, that can be purchased from console storesTess's booth has been given a facelift to reflect her new venture with the Eververse Trading CompanyLord Saladin has returned from his hiatus and brings new wares for Iron Banner challengersPlayers who may have deleted their pre-order Ghost Shells after the Taken King Launch can now obtain them again from the Speaker Fixed an issue where some Taken King Collector's Edition purchasers did not receive their Shaders They can now be obtained from the Shader Collections KioskFixed an issue where some of the Year 1 Special Order Emblems and Shaders were not appearing in Collections
Twist Fate will require Glimmer, Armor materials, and a Glass Needle, which will be available from Xur during his weekly visits
Affected Bounties: "Challenge the Court: Reciprocal Rune," "Challenge the Court: Stolen Rune," "Challenge the Court: Antiquated Rune"Fixed an issue where some Vanguard bounties were incorrectly granting credit across entire Fireteams
Affected Bounties: "Heavyweight." "Specialized Rampage," "Enemy in Every Corner," "Invincible"Fixed an issue where it was possible to not get charges on an Agonarch Rune if another Rune was completed in the same week
Shaxx's Weekly Bounties now unlock across all characters after completing the Crucible Questline on one characterDamage curves have been adjusted for all power-enabled playlists to account for the new Light levels in Year 2Distinct audio cues have been created for teammate and enemy revivesWeekly Crucible bounty "Featured Matches" now properly progresses in weekly featured playlists in addition to daily featured playlistsWeekly Crucible bounties "Featured Matches" and "Making an Impact" now also count top 3 finishes in Rumble as wins, to be consistent with other Crucible quest and bounty steps"Hold the Line" bounty now only requires being near only one of your teammates (instead of two)Fixed an issue where the "Largest Multi-Kill" stat on the Mayhem scoreboard did not accumulate correctlyPlaylists
Thieves' Den has been removed from the Rift playlistAdded Twilight Gap and Asylum to Elimination playlistRemoved Thieves' Den from Doubles playlistRemoved The Anomaly and Firebase Delphi from Inferno Salvage and Inferno Skirmish playlistsIron Banner
Iron Banner is now enabled for the week of 10/13 - 10/19Requires a minimum Character Level of 40Recommended Light for Iron Banner is 230Game completion rewards have been reworked to be a more valid source for Iron Banner rewardsEnd-of-match rewards now include both weapons and armor (including items available on Lord Saladin)New Emblems have been added to Lord Saladin's inventoryLord Saladin now has three daily bounties and three weekly bounties that award Legendary MarksGear purchased from Lord Saladin now requires Legendary Marks (instead of Glimmer)Tempered buff is now automatically applied to your character and continues to grow in effectiveness each day of the event weekTrials of Osiris
Trials of Osiris will be enabled the weekend of 10/16-10/18Requires a minimum Character Level of 40Requires a minimum Light of 251; Recommended Light is 290Winning teams now receive Trials gear rewards directly at the end-of-match completionPlayers that go undefeated on their Passage will continue to be invited to The LighthousePlayers may continue to play in the Trials past 9 wins (but rewards are maxed out at 9 wins)Trials Passages now have a Details page containing your Boons Player must now purchase Boons from the Details page on their Passage instead of from Brother VanceBoons can no longer be applied to Trials passages after starting a runTrials gear can be purchased from Brother Vance (including some items found at the Lighthouse)Brother Vance now has Bounties that award Legendary MarksCrucible Bounties can now also be completed in Trials of OsirisMatchmaking has been updated to make it more competitive to reach The Lighthouse
From completing Public Events have been increased by approximately 100%From earning XP post-40 have been increased from 3 -> 5From Faction Rep packages have been reduced from 5 -> 4From dismantling Rare and Legendary Items have been reduced by approximately 25-30%From Daily Vanguard and Crucible Bounties have been reduced by approximately 50%Sources for Strange Coins have been adjusted:
From Faction Rep packages have been reduced from 5 -> 4From Daily Vanguard and Crucible Bounties have been reduced by approximately 50%Weapon Parts from dismantling Uncommon or Rare Weapons have been reduced by around 25%Weapon Part turn-ins at Factions increased from +50 Rep to +75 Rep per turn-inMaterials recovered by Ghost Extractor upgrades reduced (but still guaranteed)