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How To Launch ‘Destiny 2’ Raid Bosses Into The Sun

Destiny 2 players weaponize physics and memes to turn raid bosses into solar projectiles—before Bungie patches the chaos.

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The brief

A glitch allowing players to instantly defeat *Destiny 2* raid bosses with minimal effort has been patched by Bungie, citing concerns over trivializing gameplay. Coverage highlights creative workarounds, including a viral ‘Ward of Dawn’ exploit and a ‘void football’ meme where players launch bosses into the sun using environmental mechanics. Reuters and BBC News focus on the patch’s timing ahead of the MMO’s final update, framing it as a balance fix.

GamesRadar+ and OpenCritic detail the glitch’s mechanics, while PC Gamer and games.gg emphasize the community-driven humor and spectacle of the exploits. Forbes ties the trend to broader discussions on player agency in live-service games. Watch for Bungie’s official response on whether this patch signals stricter anti-exploit measures.

Players may shift focus to alternative farming methods or new meme-worthy strategies as the patch settles in.

Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (78% supported) Updated 107d ago.

Quick answers

Was the glitch used to cheat or just for fun?

Coverage suggests it was primarily for humorous or efficiency-driven exploits, not competitive cheating. Bungie’s patch implies it disrupted intended difficulty.

Will Bungie ban players who shared the glitch?

No bans have been reported in current coverage. The patch appears to be a technical fix rather than a punitive measure.

Are there other *Destiny 2* glitches like this?

Coverage does not confirm, but the trend highlights a pattern of players discovering and publicizing exploits ahead of major updates.

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Topics

Destiny 2 video game exploits Bungie patches player-driven memes live-service games raid mechanics

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