This afternoon, a message from a fellow Destiny 2 clan member sparked a wave of disbelief: “If you die in Solo Ops or Patrol, you can no longer respawn 😂.” Initially, it seemed too outrageous to be true—a fundamental flaw that could unravel the entire gaming experience. However, upon logging in and conducting some tests, the reality of the situation soon became clear.
We are investigating an issue where players are unable to respawn in Solo Ops activities after dying. We are attempting to solve this issue as soon as we’re able. More information will be provided when available.September 16, 2025
In my own gameplay experience, the respawn button appeared post-countdown, yet it was unresponsive. To rejoin the action, players must either exit to orbit or switch characters—a significant hurdle for anyone trying to progress. This bug appears to extend into Patrol zones, although there were instances where self-revival was possible.
Meanwhile, the exotic hand cannon Sturm continues to wreak havoc, providing players with an unintended +380% damage boost to all outgoing ability damage. Bungie has taken the precaution of disabling Sturm in the Trials of Osiris PvP mode but has allowed the bug to persist in PvE. This decision likely stems from the studio’s desire to avoid being labeled as the “fun police” amid ongoing community unrest.
During a recent livestream, Bungie developers announced a pause on non-critical balance fixes, although Sturm certainly qualifies as a critical issue that demands prompt attention.
Current Exploits and Known Issues
For those looking to capitalize on the current situation, there are ways to leverage these bugs for an advantage:
This Game Breaking “Build” DELETES Bosses! Destiny 2 – YouTube
However, these amusing glitches are merely the icing on a rather unsavory cake. A glance at Bungie’s ‘Known Issues’ page for the Edge of Fate expansion reveals an extensive list of bugs:
- Players may be killed immediately upon respawning in the Nightmare of Gahlran Pinnacle Op.
- Several Strikes fail to complete properly after the final boss is defeated.
- Focusing engrams at a Vendor can result in rewards dropping at a lower Power level than advertised.
The list goes on, and one can only empathize with Destiny 2’s beleaguered community team, who are on the front lines addressing player frustrations. Their recent communications reflect a palpable sense of weariness:
It sucks that we’ve been unable to build positive momentum. Too many bumps in the road and missteps. I truly believe we are beginning to shift and head in the right direction. Roadmap to come, and I hope it helps us to rebuild trust as we move towards Renegades and beyond.… https://t.co/qpO0YAaorWSeptember 16, 2025
On a more positive note, Bungie has made strides regarding the recent armor controversy, allowing players to earn what would have been a paid armor set as an in-game reward. While this gesture is commendable, it may also reflect a deeper sense of resignation within the community.
