Destiny 2 is Bungie’s follow-up to their sci-fi looter shooter of the same name. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it’s on, and its announcement history.

Destiny 2 Release Date

Released September 6, 2017

Destiny 2 was released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Windows and the Epic Games store on September 6, 2017. The game was later released on ninth-generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X|S on November 12-19, 2020.

Steam		PSN		Epic Games		Xbox
Price		Free-To-Play

Is Destiny 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

No. Destiny 2 is free-to-play and can be played without an Xbox Game Pass subscription, but its paid DLC is no longer available on the platform.

Is Destiny 2 on PS Plus?

Yes. A PlayStation Plus subscription is required for players to access game modes that require online connection with other players like Raid and Crucible.

Is Destiny 2 on Nintendo Switch Online?

No. The game was not released on Nintendo Switch and thus will not be available on Nintendo Switch Online.

Announcement History

Beta Testing Access Began in July 2017

Beta access began on July 18, 2017, for PlayStation 4 and July 19 for Xbox One players who pre-ordered the game. The beta opened to all players on July 21 and ran until July 23, allowing fans to experience early gameplay and provide feedback. PC players received beta access later in August 2017

First Announced in Early 2017 after Months of Rumors

Bungie officially announced Destiny 2 on March 30, 2017, promising a fresh start for players and a focus on storytelling. The studio also confirmed a live gameplay reveal event scheduled for May 18, 2017, and hinted at a summer beta test to follow soon.

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