Destiny 2 Game Guide

This game guide to Destiny 2 focuses primarily on character development and gameplay mechanics. Therefore, you can find a detailed description of all character classes and their specializations, including sub-classes. Also, we have prepared a chapter about combat that indicates the best strategies for defeating particular types of enemies. Additionally, the character development guide, that can be considered as the core part of our comprehensive game guide, points out how to quickly level up your hero and upgrade his abilities. Also, in the proper sections of our guide you can find a detailed description of the in-game equipment and its modifications, description of the available game modes and an overview of all in-game activities. In the last part of our guide you can find a list of all trophies / achievements and some short tips for the story mode.

Destiny 2 is a follow-up of the original installment that was released in 2014. The game depicts a story about battles against space invaders set in a futuristic universe. The characters use both classical weapons (that is, kinetic firearms) and those with specific powers such as fusion rifles. In addition to the main storyline providing several hours of gameplay and pure fun, players may play the game online in a cooperative multiplayer mode to perform various tasks and compete against each other in specially prepared arenas - 1vs1 mode or team deathmatch mode.

• Destiny 2: Beginner's Guide & Tips
• Destiny 2: FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
• Destiny 2: System Requirements

Destiny 2: Beginner's Guide & Tips

Before you start playing the game for the first time, it's worth to know some basic tips that will make it easier for you to begin your adventure in such a complex game as Destiny 2. More detailed and valuable hints can be found in the general tips section.

1. Old campaigns - play old campaigns: Red War, Curse of Osiris and Warmind before you explore the world of Destiny 2 on your own;
2. Equipment & inventory - inventory in Destiny 2 has limited capacity, but you can deposit excessive items in a Vault, which can be found, for example, in The Tower;
3. Disassembling items - redundant items can be disassembled in order to receive parts and valuable materials required to upgrade equipment or buy Legendary items from a gunsmith;
4. Target at vulnerable spots of enemies - headshots and shots at weakest points of enemies cause additional damage and will allow you to eliminate opponents faster;
5. Energy shields - some opponents have special energy shields that are durable and it's hard to break through them with regular weapons, so it's always worth to have some energy weapons at hand;
6. Ammunition - in Destiny 2 you will find 3 types of ammunition: white for regular weapons, green for special weapons and purple for heavy weapons;
7. Experiment a lot - don't be afraid to combine firearms and check different sets of weapons. Recommended weapon sets won't always suit your gameplay style;
8. Upgrading equipment - hold off with upgrading your gear until you reach the end game stage, that is, you get the Gear Score of approximately 1050;
9. Bounties - performing Bounty missions is a quick way to gain experience points, Glimmer and additional equipment;
10. Observe - as you join dynamic events, watch other gamers and more experienced players. You can learn a lot from them.

Destiny 2: FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

We answer all basic questions concerning Destiny 2, such as whether the game is free to play, whether it is available on Steam, whether it requires PS+ and Xbox Live Gold subscription or membership, whether there are any micro-payments / microtransactions in Destiny 2. It is a small compendium of knowledge about the in-game content and updates implemented in the game.

• Is Destiny 2 a free to play game?
• Is Destiny 2 available on Steam?
• Is PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription required to play Destiny 2?
• Are there any micropayments in Destiny 2?
• Is there a cross-platform feature in Destiny 2?

Is Destiny 2 a free to play game?

The basic version of Destiny 2 is available for free on all platforms. However, special add-ons (DLC) such as Forsaken and Shadowkeep can be purchased to unlock additional game content.

Is Destiny 2 available on Steam?

Previously, the PC version of Destiny 2 was available on the Blizzard platform, that is, Battle.net. However, on October 1, 2019, Destiny 2 was transferred and released on the Steam platform. Since that day, Destiny 2 has only been available on the Valve's platform.

Is PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription required to play Destiny 2?

Certain content of Destiny 2, such as older campaigns, single-player missions, or random public events, are available for free, that is, for every player. However, if you want to participate in multiplayer events related to matchmaking you will need an active PS+ and/or Xbox Live Gold membership / subscription.

Are there any micropayments in Destiny 2?

Yes, there are some micropayments available in Destiny 2. A special currency called Silver is used to purchase various things in the in-game store. You can use Silver to buy cosmetic items for your character, weapon skins, and unlock other game content.

Is there a cross-platform feature in Destiny 2?

At the time of writing this guide, the cross-play feature, a possibility to play with players from other platforms, is not available in Destiny 2. This means that if you play Destiny 2 on PC you won't be able to join the game with friends who play the game on PS4 or Xbox One.

Destiny 2: System Requirements

Below are the official minimum and recommended system requirements for the PC version of Destiny 2. Before you start playing, it's worth checking whether you'll need to reduce the graphics settings in order to enjoy a much smoother gameplay.

Minimum system requirements of Destiny 2

1. Operating System - Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit;
2. Processor - Intel Core i5-2400 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz;
3. Memory - 6 GB RAM;
4. Graphics card - 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7850 or better;
5. HDD SSD space - 105 GB of free space.

Recommended system requirements of Destiny 2

1. Operating System - Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit;
2. Processor - Intel Core i5-2400 3.4 GHz;
3. Memory - 8 GB RAM;
4. Graphics card - 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / 8 GB Radeon R9 380 or better;
5. HDD SSD space - 105 GB of free space.

Destiny 2

September 6, 2017

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