Destiny 2 — destiny

Destiny 2 is a MMORPG looter game like Warframe or Diablo. The game released on September 6, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and on October 24, 2017 for PC^[2] on the Battle.net platform.^[3] It's the sequel to the Destiny game and the second game in the Destiny series.^[4]

An open beta was held for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in July 2017, and then again in August for PC.^[2] The game released on Steam and Google Stadia on October 1st, 2019, coinciding with the release of Shadowkeep.

A free version known as Destiny 2: New Light was released alongside the launch of Shadowkeep.

Synopsis

Dominus Ghaul, believing that the Cabal Red Legion deserves The Traveler's power,^[5] attacks the City, stripping the Guardians of their powers and forcing them to flee.^[6]

A Guardian is tasked with finding and reuniting the three members of the Vanguard: Zavala, who fled to Titan; Ikora Rey, who fled to Io; and Cayde-6, who fled to Nessus.^[7] Along the way, the Guardian must reclaim their lost power in order to take back the City.^[7]

Major Gameplay Changes

Weapon slots are Kinetic, Energy, and Power. Kinetic and Energy hold the same weapon types; the difference is that Energy weapons have damage types. Fusion Rifles, Sniper Rifles, Rocket Launchers, and Shotguns fit into the Power weapon slot.^[8]
The melee and miscellaneous subclass perks are located in sets of four, which cannot be mixed and matched. Players must choose between one set of four perks or another.^[9] Grenades, jump modifier, and class ability modifier can be changed regardless of the perk set chosen.
Matchmaking is enabled for end-game content using the Guided Games feature, which matches solo players who are looking for a group with Clans who are hosting a group.^[10]
Players can start a new activity or go to a new location right where they are without going to orbit first.^[7]
Some NPCs and vendors can now be found outside of social spaces such as the Tower.

Content

Story Missions

Strikes

Raids

Destinations

Crucible Maps

New Subclasses

Expansions

Seasons

Launch Editions

Standard Edition

$59.99 USD
Destiny 2 base game

Game + Expansion Pass

$89.99 USD
Destiny 2 base game
Destiny 2 Expansion Pass (includes Expansion I and Expansion II)

Limited Edition

$99.99 USD
Destiny 2 base game
Destiny 2 Expansion Pass (includes Expansion I and Expansion II)
Limited Edition SteelBook Case
Cabal-themed Collector's Box, containing:
- Booklet with secrets of the Cabal Empire
- Cabal Schematic
- Collectible Postcard Images
- Cabal Military Pawns

Premium digital content available in the Limited, Deluxe, and Collector's editions.

Premium digital content:
- Legendary Sword
- Legendary Player Emote
- Cabal Empire-themed Emblem

Digital Deluxe Edition

$99.99 USD
Destiny 2 base game
Destiny 2 Expansion Pass (includes Expansion I and Expansion II)
Premium digital content:
- Legendary Sword
- Legendary Player Emote
- Cabal Empire-themed Emblem

Collector's Edition

$249.99 USD
Destiny 2 base game
Destiny 2 Expansion Pass (includes Expansion I and Expansion II)
Destiny 2 Frontier Bag
- Customizable bag that can be worn as a backpack or messenger bag
- 15" Laptop/Tablet Sleeve with protective pocket slip
Frontier Kit, which includes:
- Solar panel USB charger with built-in light
- Paracord
- Solar blanket
Limited Edition SteelBook Case
- Booklet with secrets into the Cabal Empire
- Cabal Schematic
- Collectible Postcard Images
- Cabal Military Pawns
Premium digital content:
- Legendary Sword
- Legendary Player Emote
- Cabal Empire Themed Emblem

Pre-Order Bonuses

Those who pre-order any edition of Destiny 2 will receive early access to the following items in-game:^[11]

These items will be obtainable for everyone through gameplay starting December 5, 2017.^[11]

Trivia

Only class, race, gender, face, hair, and marking selections for all characters that have achieved Level 20 and completed the story mission The Black Garden will carry forward from Destiny to Destiny 2.^[12] Accounts were migrated on August 1, 2017. Any progress made in Destiny after that date will not reflect in Destiny 2.^[13]
Destiny 2 was originally announced for release on Friday, September 8, 2017. The release was moved up two days to Wednesday, September 6, because the team wanted to give themselves more time to prepare for launch weekend, which historically has the most concurrent players.^[14]
In previous games, Bungie's design philosophy for multiplayer included designing maps and gametypes independently of each other. For Destiny 2, Bungie decided to create a gametype and then specifically design maps for that gametype.^[15]
To help avoid the content droughts that plagued Destiny, Activision hired additional developers, including Vicarious Visions and High Moon Studios, to work on producing more Destiny 2 content.^[1]
A collaboration between Destiny 2 and The Witcher franchises was announced on November 21, 2023. The release of Destiny 2's Season of the Witch introduced Geralt of Rivia armor sets, a themed Ghost shell, ship, Sparrow, emote, and finisher to the MMO shooter.^[16]