Bungie and Activision Publishing, will launch the first-person action game, Destiny 2, to players across the globe at 12:00 A.M. September 6th on PS4 systems with additional, timed exclusive content, and Xbox One.
On the heels of the biggest Beta in Bungie and Activision Publishing history, and after receiving nearly 70 global awards and nominations to date (how is that possible if it isn’t out yet), the stage is set for Destiny 2, the sequel to the acclaimed Destiny, to be one of the biggest launches of the year.
One of our own contributors to the site stream Destiny almost nightly on Twitch since the game launch and I can’t pass up a moment to remind him that I have a copy of Destiny for Xbox One that still wrapped in its plastic. Look, I’m sure it’s a wonderful game, but I just never had the urge to install the game and get my Dinklidge on.
Destiny 2 looks to take players on an “epic” journey across the universe to defend humanity from annihilation. It’s a groundbreaking story for sure! The game welcomes new players to the universe, as well as those who have been devoted to the universe since the beginning, with an array of modes and activities to explore. In the story of Destiny 2, the last safe city on Earth has fallen and lay in ruins, occupied by a powerful new army. Players must master new abilities and weapons to reunite the city’s forces, stand together and fight back to reclaim their home.
“A great story. Awesome characters. A menacing villain. A clear mission. A gorgeous, expansive world to explore. And of course, great, innovative gameplay that is fun to play solo or with friends. Destiny 2 has it all,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision. That comment is always strange to me when someone is talking about a sequel because it makes it seem like all that can’t be applied to the original game.
In Destiny 2, every player creates their own character called a “Guardian,” humanity’s chosen protectors. Players can choose from playing the cinematic, story campaign, venturing into the expansive destinations to join in cooperative modes including Strike missions. They can also explore and complete Quests, Adventures and Patrols, or uncover Lost Sectors and Treasure Chests, while rallying with other Guardians to dominate Public and Heroic Events, Flash Points, and more.
For competitive players, Destiny 2 offers intense 4v4 multiplayer matches in ‘The Crucible’. Additionally, the fan-favourite endgame gameplay experience, the 6-player Raid, will go live for players at 6pm BST on the 13th September. An all-new, community-oriented feature to be implemented in Destiny 2 rolling out shortly after launch is the ‘Guided Games’ system to help players find like-minded groups to experience some of Destiny 2’s most challenging activities.
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