Destiny 2’s Perk RNG Bug Fixed as Bungie Unveils Compensation Plans

Destiny 2’s Perk RNG Bug Fixed as Bungie Unveils Compensation Plans

Since the release of the latest dungeon, Vesper’s Host, players in Destiny 2 have been convinced that some perk combinations on legendary weapons are far rarer than others. The issue, dubbed “WeightGate” by the community, has been attributed to a bug affecting legendary weapon perk RNG.

The Issue and Its Discovery

The issue came to the forefront after Vesper’s Host released, when players noticed that it was almost impossible to get the new VS Chill Inhibitor grenade launcher with its most sought-after perk combination–Envious Arsenal and Bait and Switch. Developer Newo, who created third-party analytics tool RaidHub for Destiny 2, created a new tool that could track perk rolls at scale, and managed to uncover a distinct pattern.

The data showed that each weapon has a dead zone where certain perk combinations are far less likely to drop. Out of thousands of drops tracked, only seven people have managed to get the Chill Inhibitor with its ideal combination of perks.

Bungie’s Response and Compensation Plans

Bungie has now acknowledged the issue and identified the bug that was causing it, and are at work on a fix. A hotfix is planned for November 5 that will remove the issue. Bungie is also looking at rewards for players who not only have been impacted by this bug but have come together as a community to identify and solve a mystery.

We can expect a deep-dive into what caused the puzzling bug, and how Bungie’s team have tackled fixing it. In the meantime, players can use a code provided in Bungie’s post to redeem the Conquerors of Infinity emblem. The code VHT-6A7-3MM can be used on Bungie’s website.

• Bungie will remove the issue with a hotfix planned for November 5
• Looking at rewards for players who have been impacted by the bug
• Players can use a code to redeem the Conquerors of Infinity emblem
• Expected deep-dive into