Following the scheduled maintenance on April 9, 2026, the developer team at NetEase is streamlining the activity list. Direct access to certain Gauntlet and Strike activities is being phased out, with their associated loot tables now living exclusively in the Heroic matchmaking pools. This change essentially raises the bar for gear progression, requiring players to engage with tougher content to secure their upgrades.
For those looking to test their skills against other Lightbearers, the Morgran's Hunt event begins on April 10 and runs through April 18. This competitive window features dedicated leaderboards and score-based goals, offering a perfect opportunity to earn the 200 Lumia Leaves being distributed as maintenance compensation. The event fits perfectly into the lore of the burgeoning Dark Age, where the Iron Lords push new generations of Lightbearers to sharpen their skills against the alien threat.
On the balance front, the Exotic Sidearm Concerto's Cadenza is receiving a substantial buff. Previously, the weapon felt a bit sluggish in high-intensity PvE encounters, but it will now trigger its stack-building mechanics via abilities and finishers once the assist threshold is met. This change should significantly improve the weapon's uptime and make it a more viable pick for ability-heavy builds.
The update also includes a massive sweep of quality-of-life fixes. Key highlights include:
- Resolved display errors for various Artifacts and weapon mods.
- Fixed progression blockers in main story quests.
- Updated dismantling logic for Emanare Gems to prevent accidental loss of resources.
As the meta shifts toward Heroic difficulty, Destiny: Rising continues to refine the early-game struggle of its new Lightbearers. Make sure to claim your Lumia Leaves from the in-game mail after the three-hour maintenance window concludes.
Soren