Destiny 2 players express frustration over disappointing rocket jumping change

The community’s frustration with the already contentious patch for Destiny 2 was further deepened on August 6 when the 8.0.5 update nerfed rocket jumping.

Ever since its introduction, the Mountaintop launcher in Destiny 2 has been enabling players to achieve unprecedented heights through rocket jumping. This addition has enhanced the game’s fast-paced gameplay and increased its vertical elements.

Despite the recent August 6 update, rocket jumping has been significantly reduced due to the limitation on player acceleration while using The Mountaintop for jumps.

The community believes that this “terrible”change has only made their frustrations with the 8.0.5 update worse.

A Redditor raised concerns about Bungie’s decision to implement the change, stating in a post that the developers should consider reverting it. According to their perspective, the nerf to rocket jumping negatively impacts speed runners and players who genuinely appreciate the shooter’s mobility.

The player expressed, “This alteration is completely uncalled for, especially at a time when player sentiment and morale are at an all-time low.”

The post on the Destiny subreddit has garnered over 1,000 upvotes and has sparked numerous comments in agreement with the original poster, showcasing its popularity and attention.

Despite the confusion expressed by one user in the comments, it is important to note that the weapon and its rocket jumping capabilities are accessible to all players, ensuring that no one is at a disadvantage. This statement highlights the idea that Bungie’s actions are not intended to hinder players’ enjoyment, as implied by the user’s sarcastic statement of “Bungie does not like fun lol.”

There have been arguments stating that Bungie should “revert this entire update”as it is believed to have worsened the game in every aspect.

Additionally, Destiny 2 8.0.5 addresses problems with Exotic class item drops and the firing rate of the Graviton Lance. While the developers are aware of these issues, there is no specified timeline for when permanent solutions will be implemented.

Following the recent layoff of over 200 employees at Bungie, the Destiny development team may face challenges in managing its game updates.