| Destiny 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | DLC Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2017 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) October 24, 2017 (PC) December 8, 2020 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, Shooter, RPG, Multiplayer | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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Free-to-Play |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Bungie | Bungie |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| Massive Online Multiplayer | Teen |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 400+ Hours for Main Campaign | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for Destiny 2 |
Destiny 2 Latest News
⚫︎ Bungie has acknowledged that Destiny is failing to attract new players, despite a highly engaged veteran base. Game director Tyson Green told IGN that the audience has “hardened,” with fewer newcomers joining even after the Light and Darkness saga concluded with The Final Shape and the Fate saga began with The Edge of Fate in July.
⚫︎ Bungie has released the Destiny 2: Renegades launch trailer and a new “Making of a Renegade” documentary ahead of its December 2, 2025 release. The Destiny 2 expansion, inspired by Star Wars, was developed with Lucasfilm Games.
⚫︎ Bungie has announced revisions to several progression systems originally planned for Destiny 2: Renegades, following community feedback on the expansion’s early details.
⚫︎ Bungie responded to community outrage over its decision to make a free armor set into the Eververse Store, requiring players to pay for it with real money. In Bungie's latest tweet, the team rescinded the decision, allowing players to earn the said gear for free.
⚫︎ Bungie has dated Destiny 2: Renegades for December 2, a Star Wars–themed expansion featuring a new hub, crew-building, and story missions with the Drifter. However, reactions have been mixed, as players remain dissatisfied with The Edge of Fate and ongoing grind issues.
Destiny 2 Overview
Destiny 2 is a multiplayer action looter-shooter developed and published by Bungie first released on September 16, 2017, for PC (Steam, Epic Games), PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game later became available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with the launch of those consoles in 2020, bringing enhanced visuals and performance to newer hardware.
In Destiny 2, players dive into intense firefights across dynamic, richly designed maps, utilizing a blend of unique character abilities and a vast arsenal of customizable weapons to gain an edge in combat. The game offers a variety of classes and subclasses, each with distinctive roles and playstyles, adding depth and variety to both team-based battles and solo adventures.
As the sequel to Bungie’s acclaimed Destiny, Destiny 2 builds on its predecessor’s sci-fi looter-shooter foundation with an expanded campaign, a larger and more intricate world, and refined PvE and PvP modes.
| Steam |
PSN |
Epic Games |
Xbox |
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| Price | Free-To-Play | ||||||
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Destiny 2 Gameplay
Destiny 2's core gameplay centers on a loot-driven progression system, engaging PvP modes, and an expansive PvE experience. Players assume the role of Guardians, powerful warriors capable of wielding diverse weapons and abilities tied to their chosen class and subclass. The three classes—Warlock, Titan, and Hunter—offer distinct playstyles, from the balanced versatility of the Warlock to the defensive strength of the Titan and the strategic precision of the Hunter.
Guardians earn loot through a variety of PvE and PvP activities. The PvE experience includes a sprawling campaign and cooperative missions such as Raids, which challenge players with intricate mechanics and high-stakes encounters. Completing missions and matches rewards players with new gear, ranging from powerful weapons to cosmetic upgrades, allowing for extensive customization. On the PvP side, modes like Crucible and Gambit offer unique rulesets, contributing to seasonal rankings, rewards, and progression.
Destiny 2 distinguishes itself from its predecessor with an expanded campaign, rebalanced gear systems, and enhanced performance on next-generation consoles. Unlike many other shooters, its progression hinges on the player's equipment score, with rare gear directly influencing not only the Guardian's power but also the abilities and skills available to them. This emphasis on loot and customization sets Destiny 2 apart within the genre.
Destiny 2 Reviews
Just Destiny, But Better (Until It Wasn't)
Upon release, Destiny 2 was widely praised as an improvement over its predecessor, though its reception has waned over the years as the game faded from its former glory.
Destin Legarie from IGN, in a 2017 review, highlighted how the game succeeded where Destiny 1 fell short, particularly in its fleshed-out campaign, improved balancing, and streamlined matchmaking. While post-launch bugs and limited map control were noted drawbacks, the overall experience was considered superior to the original.
Kallie Plagge of GameSpot echoed similar sentiments, commending the game's enhanced implementation of the familiar shoot-and-loot formula. They praised the grind for being more expansive, grander in scale, and better integrated than in Destiny 1.
Samit Sarkar and Russ Frushtick from Polygon offered a nuanced view, acknowledging significant improvements while tempering their praise. They found the story a standard sci-fi affair but much better executed than the first game's. The PvP also benefited from lessons learned, delivering a balanced and engaging experience on par with the expansive, open-world PvE content.
User reviews initially lauded Destiny 2 for its improved balancing and Bungie's increased attention to quality, with platforms like Steam and Metacritic reflecting a positive consensus early on. However, in recent years, reviews have trended downward, with criticism focusing on diminishing story accessibility for newcomers and gameplay balance deteriorating over time.
Destiny 2 Announcement Trailer
Destiny 2 – “Rally the Troops” Worldwide Reveal Trailer
Destiny 2 Trivia
⚫︎ In an Iron Banner match, if a player earns the We Ran Out of Medals
award, Lord Saladin exclaims a chilling DIE! DIE! DIE!
before catching himself and admitting he's been watching too many matches. This moment serves as a clever nod to Saladin’s voice actor, Keith Ferguson, who also voices Reaper in Overwatch. Reaper famously shouts the same line when activating his ultimate ability.
⚫︎ The Loot Cave returns in Destiny 2 as the Grasp of Avarice dungeon, which guarantees a Gjallarhorn drop upon completion.
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