Destiny 2
Destiny 2: New Light
Release Date: September 6, 2017
Action, FPP, science fiction, free-to-play, FPS, RPG elements, co-op, MMO, shooters, role-playing shooter, games as a service, looter shooter, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Destiny 2 is a sequel to the best-selling FPS developed by Bungie Software. This time, Bungie is aided in the development process by Vicarious Visions, creators of Skylanders and some other games. Destiny 2 introduces many new changes and improvements, not only concerning the story (this time, the story will play a bigger part than in the first game), but also in the gameplay mechanics.
Destiny 2 is a direct sequel to the best-selling FPP game with MMO elements developed by Bungie Software in cooperation with Vicarious Games, known for working on several installments in the Guitar Hero series, the Skylanders franchise, and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Like its predecessor, the game has been published by Activision Blizzard. Apart from PlayStation 4, the game is also available on Xbox One and PC Windows – the first installment has not been published on the last platform. The PC Windows version of Destiny 2 stands out in terms of its visuals, supporting 4K and limitless FPS.
Plot
The action of Destiny 2 for PC, PS4 and XONE is set after the events shown in the previous installment. The Last City was destroyed by the sinister Red Legion led by Ghaul. Those, who survived, have scattered throughout the galaxy and it is up to the player to once again unite them for the final battle with the enemy forces and regain the lost powers. The story plays a much more significant role than in the original installment - a player gets to follow the story by watching multiple cutscenes.
Mechanics
Similarly to its predecessor, in Destiny 2 for PC, PS4 and XONE, a player begins his journey from creating his own character. Gameplay revolves around exploration, completing consecutive story and secondary missions, as well as cooperating in multiplayer missions in order to develop one's character and acquiring better, more exotic pieces of gear. The developers have listened to the suggestions from the gaming community and implemented numerous improvements into the formula - players can now explore better-designed and much larger planets, on which there are many places hiding hidden treasures, unique bosses, and side missions.
Players cannot import the characters they created in the first installment of the series - the developers decided to allow all the players to have a chance for a fresh start – this means both the ones, who have already played Destiny and those who begin their adventure with the series.
Game modes
Even though Destiny 2 offers a solid single player mode, the gameplay gets momentum in the multiplayer experience - apart from the story mode, the game offers also a wide range of additional modes, such as 6-player and 3-player raids, short Strike missions, and multiple PvP modes.
Technical aspects
In Destiny 2 for PC, PS4 and XONE, players are bound to appreciate polished details of the 3D visuals. The atmosphere of this epic tale is even stronger thanks to the dedicated soundtrack.
Last updated on April 3, 2017
Videos and Screens
[0:38] Destiny 2 - Renegades Teaser Trailer
[0:55] Destiny 2 - Rite of the Nine Trailer
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 91% of Critics. There are 194 Critic Reviews.
GameSpot: 8 / 10 by Kallie Plagge
Destiny 2 is very similar to the original, but a variety of tweaks and additions make it a far better experience.
VideoGamer: 8 / 10 by Alice Bell
Marked improvements in style and story, coupled with Bungie's always excellent shooting, make this continued space epic a winner. But that never ending grind, though...
IGN: 8.5 / 10 by Destin Legarie
Destiny 2 is a blast out of the gate thanks to its excellent co-op shooter gameplay and strong storytelling in the campaign.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 989 votes. 247 players anticipated the game.
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Destiny Series
Destiny is a series of first-person shooters with a touch of MMO and RPG elements. The series combines a science fiction climate with fantasy elements: players take on the role of futuristic warriors using both firearms and supernatural powers. The main job here is to eliminate soldiers of alien races that serve the ancient cosmic Darkness. During the execution of missions, even the story missions, we can encounter other players and cooperate with them. The fun is accompanied by acquiring better and better weapons and armor, known from erpegs, as well as climbing to new experience levels and unlocking new skills.
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Destiny 2 Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows October 24, 2017
PlayStation 4 September 6, 2017
Xbox One September 6, 2017
PlayStation 5 November 12, 2020
Xbox Series X/S November 10, 2020
Developer: Bungie
Publisher: Activision Blizzard
Destiny 2 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-3250 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7850 or better, 105 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-2400 3.4 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / 8 GB Radeon R9 380 or better, 105 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
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