Alright Guardians, it's time to huddle up! 🎮 Bungie just dropped their final blog post of 2024, and boy, does it set the stage for a wild start to the new year. With the holidays right around the corner and Act 2 winding down, it's the perfect time to catch up on those quests, farm some god-rolls, or just vibe with the Dawning's cozy cookie-baking vibes. But let me tell you, the real tea is all about what's coming after the break. January is looking absolutely stacked!

First things first, let's mark those calendars! 📅 Act 3 of Episode Revenant officially kicks off on January 7 at the daily reset. No fancy livestream this time—the devs are on holiday too, and honestly, we all deserve the rest! But the content train doesn't stop there. Get ready for:

🗓️ Key January/February Dates:

  • Jan 7: Episode Revenant, Act 3 Launch

  • Jan 14: Final Iron Banner of the Season AND a major game update

  • Feb 7: Brand New Dungeon Goes Live

Now, for the juicy part that has everyone in the Tower talking: the exotic changes coming with that January 14 update. Bungie is tweaking a few key weapons, and let's just say the meta might be getting a little shake-up.

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✨ Exotic Tuning Breakdown:

  1. Graviton Lance (Nerf): 😬 This one hurts, Void mains. Bungie straight-up said it's dominating in lower and mid-skill lobbies. To bring it back in line, they're reducing its RPM from 360 back down to 300 RPM, just like it was before Act 2. Time to say goodbye to that ultra-spammy feel.

  2. Malfeasance (Buff): 🎉 Good news for fans of this beautiful Taken hand cannon! It's getting a boost because it was mysteriously missing the intrinsic effects from the Precision Hand Cannon perk. Expect it to feel much more consistent and powerful.

  3. Stoicism Exotic Class Item (Bug Fix): This one's a fix for the Titan-specific Spirit of Alpha Lupi interaction. No more weird behavior—it should work exactly as intended now.

It's clear Bungie is listening. The recent patch finally squashed that super annoying Tomb of Elders tonic bug that was messing with weapon drop rates. Bugs happen, especially with big episodes like Revenant, but it's good to see them getting addressed.

So, what's the play for us now?

🏔️ My Pre-Act 3 Checklist:

  • Finish Dawning Triumphs: That new Void linear fusion rifle and dragon armor set are too cool to miss. Get baking those cookies! 🍪

  • Farm Targeted Loot: Act 2's slow period is the perfect time to target those last few weapons or armor rolls you need before the focus shifts.

  • Test Your Loadouts: With Graviton Lance getting tuned, maybe experiment with other Void primaries or start practicing with Malfeasance again!

  • Relax and Recharge: Seriously, it's the holidays. Play some other games, spend time with family, or just enjoy the slower pace in-game. We've got a busy January ahead!

Honestly, this final blog has me hyped. It gives us a clear roadmap out of the holiday break. We get a new story act, a major balance patch, one last hurrah for Iron Banner, and then a fresh dungeon to conquer in February. Bungie is setting us up for a smooth transition and a action-packed start to 2025. See you starside, Guardians! ✨