In the MMO shooter Destiny, the update 2.6.0 is approaching. Here are 5 things you need to know to ensure a smooth start to the Age of Triumph.
Next Tuesday, March 28, the Age of Triumph begins. This will enhance the old raids and introduce new and revamped items, allowing you to celebrate the end of “Destiny 1” in style.
The Age of Triumph will be ushered in with the update 2.6.0. Bungie has revealed some information about this update in the past few days that you should know in advance.
When will update 2.6.0 be released?
The update 2.6.0 will not go live during the weekly reset at 11 AM but will instead be available later in the evening. This will be around 7 PM, with Destiny updates usually becoming available just a few minutes later.
PS4 and “Xbox One” guardians will be brought back to the login screen and prompted to download the update. By 11 PM at the latest, all players will be removed from their activities to obtain the update. There is no server downtime indicated.
Information about weekly activities
On March 28 at 11 AM, the weekly reset will occur, resetting the activities. However, you will not be able to play the Nightfall strike and the heroic strike playlist yet. If you try, you will see the error code “Honeydew.”
These will only be unlocked with the update 2.6.0. Once you have downloaded and installed the patch, you can play the Nightfall and weekly strikes.
The Age of Triumph introduces new rewards (Treasures of the Ages) for these activities, which you would not be able to receive this week if you completed the strikes before 2.6.0. Therefore, Bungie has implemented this restriction.
Important note: Bungie cannot implement a restriction for the weekly Crucible playlist. If you play a match between 11 AM and the release of 2.6.0, you will not be able to earn a Treasure of the Ages through this activity until the next reset.
In short: Wait until you have 2.6.0 installed before engaging in weekly activities on Tuesday.
The end of The Summit is near
If you have been putting off the Crucible quest line “Forged in the Crucible,” which culminates in “The Summit,” for months, you only have until 2.6.0 to complete it. After that, this quest will be discontinued. If you are currently in the middle of a quest step, you can still complete it after March 28, but no further steps will follow.
Please note:
- To receive weekly Crucible bounties, completing The Summit is no longer necessary with the Age of Triumph.
- Once this quest line is discontinued, the legendary “The Hightail” rocket launcher will no longer be available.
What fixes does 2.6.0 bring?
The full patch notes for update 2.6.0 will only be released on Tuesday around 7 PM. However, Bungie has given a preview of some of the fixes:
- Fireteam issues on local networks will be fixed
- Issues with SIVA key fragments and skeleton keys will be resolved
- A bug regarding Super attacks will be fixed that causes them to remain active longer than intended
- With “Born to Fire,” the winning team can cause the round not to end even if all enemies are eliminated. That will also be fixed.
What new features will come on March 28?
The Age of Triumph and 2.6.0 will adjust several aspects of the Destiny universe, with five new features standing out:
- Old raids will return and a “Daybreak” modifier for Nightfall will be introduced,
- weekly rituals will be changed,
- the largest record book so far will come – with numerous badges as rewards,
- new items (raid ornaments, adept exotics) can be obtained
- and the Crucible bounties and Crucible playlists will be revamped.
Have fun in the Age of Triumph, Guardians.
