Bungie: "We've noticed hunter players using this exotic due to its utility in both PVE and PVP. We have decided to scale down its efficacy, like other hunter exotics, and introduce one that works well in PVE to promote teamwork and coordination." Also Bunge: "We've noticed hunter players using this new exotic within teams, working together to accomplish takes. We have decided to disable it while we determine how best to nerf it before introducing another hunter exotic which will work well to promote [certain playstyle]" Solution as a Hunter Main: knowing Bungie's tendency to nerf Hunter exotics and abilities (ie duskfield gren + Renewal grasp being "OP" but ignoring the havoc of Contraverse Hold + Void Grenade lol) , do not become attached to any Hunter exotic that enhances or synergizes well with any hunter abilities. It will eventually reach the point where, because the Hunter demo tends to have more players than others, players will complain hunters are allowed to use guns and Bungie will be like "We've noticed Hunters are using weapons in ways not intended and are shooting enemies in PVE and PVP. In order to rebalance the game, we are disabling this as we work on a solution" That seems to be the history and practice. So looking forward to First Descendant and, hoping, them learning from the successes and failures of bungie.