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|developer= [[Bungie]]<br>[[High Moon Studios]]<ref name="Comets">[http://kotaku.com/the-messy-true-story-behind-the-making-of-destiny-1737556731 '''Kotaku''' - ''The Messy, True Story Behind The Making Of Destiny'']</ref><br/>[[wikipedia: Vicarious Visions|Vicarious Visions]]<ref name="Kotaku">[http://kotaku.com/sources-destiny-2-coming-to-pc-aims-to-feel-like-a-to-1787153460 '''Kotaku''' - ''Sources: Destiny 2 Coming To PC, Aims To Feel Like A Totally New Game'']</ref> | |developer= [[Bungie]]<br>[[High Moon Studios]]<ref name="Comets">[http://kotaku.com/the-messy-true-story-behind-the-making-of-destiny-1737556731 '''Kotaku''' - ''The Messy, True Story Behind The Making Of Destiny'']</ref><br/>[[wikipedia: Vicarious Visions|Vicarious Visions]]<ref name="Kotaku">[http://kotaku.com/sources-destiny-2-coming-to-pc-aims-to-feel-like-a-to-1787153460 '''Kotaku''' - ''Sources: Destiny 2 Coming To PC, Aims To Feel Like A Totally New Game'']</ref> | ||
|publisher= [[Bungie]] {{c|2019 - today}} <br> [[Activision]] {{c|2017 - 2019}} | |publisher= [[Bungie]] {{c|2019 - today}} <br> [[Activision]] {{c|2017 - 2019}} | ||
|platform= [[Xbox One]] <br> [[Xbox Series X/S]] <br> [[PlayStation 4]] <br> [[PlayStation 5]] <br> [[Battle.net]] {{c|formerly}} <br> [[Steam]] <br> [[Google Stadia]] {{c| | |platform= [[Xbox One]] <br> [[Xbox Series X/S]] <br> [[PlayStation 4]] <br> [[PlayStation 5]] <br> [[Battle.net]] {{c|formerly}} <br> [[Steam]] <br> [[Google Stadia]] {{c|Formerly}} <br> [[Xbox App]] <br> [[Epic Games Store]] | ||
|releasedate= September 6, 2017 | |releasedate= September 6, 2017<ref>[https://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/home '''Destiny the Game''' - ''Homepage'']</ref> (console version)<br/> October 24, 2017 (PC version)<ref name = "WhatWeKnow">[http://www.pcgamer.com/destiny-2-pc-reveal/ '''PC Gamer''' - ''Destiny 2 on PC: everything we know so far'']</ref> | ||
|genre= [[First-person shooter]] <br> MMO <br> Roleplaying Game | |genre= [[First-person shooter]] <br> MMO <br> Roleplaying Game | ||
|modes= MMO, FPS, RPG | |modes= MMO, FPS, RPG | ||
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'''''Destiny 2''''' is an open-world multiplayer first-person shooter title video game developed by [[Bungie]]. It is the sequel to the shared-worlds FPS ''[[Destiny]]'', and was released on September 6, 2017 on the [[Xbox One]] and [[PlayStation 4]] platforms. It was released on October 24, 2017 for PC, initially through Blizzard | '''''Destiny 2''''' is an open-world multiplayer first-person shooter title video game developed by [[Bungie]]. It is the sequel to the shared-worlds FPS ''[[Destiny]]'', and was released on September 6, 2017 on the [[Xbox One]], and [[PlayStation 4]] platforms. It was released on October 24, 2017 for PC, initially through Blizzard.<ref name="TWAB">[https://www.bungie.net/en/News/News?aid=44353 '''Bungie.net''' - ''This Week At Bungie – 02/11/2016'']</ref><ref name="Kotaku"/> Due to Bungie splitting from Activision and now self-publishing the game, Destiny 2 has been available on Steam since 1 October 2019 and has since been removed from the Blizzard App. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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The game's story focuses on the [[Light]], what happens when it gets taken from the [[Guardian]]s, the lengths they'll go to to get it back, and Ghaul's coveting of it. The [[Darkness]] is not explained until [[Shadowkeep]].<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/games/destiny_2/b/playstation4/archive/2017/06/11/destiny-2s-lead-creators-discuss-story-direction.aspx '''Game Informer''' - ''Lead Creators Discuss Story Direction''</ref> | The game's story focuses on the [[Light]], what happens when it gets taken from the [[Guardian]]s, the lengths they'll go to to get it back, and Ghaul's coveting of it. The [[Darkness]] is not explained until [[Shadowkeep]].<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/games/destiny_2/b/playstation4/archive/2017/06/11/destiny-2s-lead-creators-discuss-story-direction.aspx '''Game Informer''' - ''Lead Creators Discuss Story Direction''</ref> | ||
On [[Mercury]], the [[Ghost]] of | On [[Mercury]], the [[Ghost]] of an legendary [[Warlock]] is found on the planet's sands. She, and the Guardian are the only hope to prevent the [[Vex]] from taking over everything. | ||
The Traveler's awakening of its long sleep was a sing of good things to come, and of dark threats. On Mars, an ancient Golden Age's weapon [[Rasputin]] awakens, and below the Red planet surface, an ancient evil resurface. | |||
On the [[Prison of Elders]], a group of dangerous criminals, led by [[Uldren Sov]], escape of the prison, striking down the [[Vanguard]] of [[Hunters]], [[Cayde 6]]. On the [[Tangled Shore]], a pursuit of revenge, is taking in motion. | On the [[Prison of Elders]], a group of dangerous criminals, led by [[Uldren Sov]], escape of the prison, striking down the [[Vanguard]] of [[Hunters]], [[Cayde 6]]. On the [[Tangled Shore]], a pursuit of revenge, is taking in motion. | ||
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On the reappared [[Mars]], the [[Witch Queen]] has settled her [[Throne World]]. The Guardian must explore this realm of madness to uncover its secrets... and discover horrible truths. | On the reappared [[Mars]], the [[Witch Queen]] has settled her [[Throne World]]. The Guardian must explore this realm of madness to uncover its secrets... and discover horrible truths. | ||
[[The Witness]], sworn enemy of the Guardians, and of everything, has finally arrived. Its newest [[ | [[The Witness]], sworn enemy of the Guardians, and of everything, has finally arrived. Its newest [[Disciple]], the [[Emperor Calus]] leads an invasion to a previously hidden city on Neptune, to find a long forgotten artifact, [[the Veil]]. The Guardian must reach this artifact before Calus, or everything will be doomed. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters| | {{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters| | ||
;'''Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies''' | ;'''Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies''' | ||
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**[[Scathelocke]] {{1st}} | **[[Scathelocke]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[Solemn Hymn]] {{1st}} | **[[Solemn Hymn]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[ | **[[SUROS Throwback]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[Sweet Business]] {{1st}} | **[[Sweet Business]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[The Forward Path]] {{1st}} | **[[The Forward Path]] {{1st}} | ||
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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
''Destiny 2'' | ''Destiny 2'' includes 4 new [[Patrol]] zones, [[Nessus]], [[Io]], [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], and the [[European Dead Zone]], the largest open world ever made by [[Bungie]], filled to the brim with new enemies, weapons, armor, and activities such as public events, dungeons known as "Lost Sectors", mini-quests called adventures, and much more to do and explore. | ||
The game features downloadable content, but the DLC will be released after the base game.<ref>[http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/9/14568496/destiny-2-2017-release-date-confirmed-activision '''Polygon''' - ''Destiny 2 still on track for 2017 release'']</ref> The first two expansion packs will be centered around the cult of the exiled [[Warlock]] [[Osiris]], as well as the ancient [[Warmind]] [[Rasputin]] for expansions 1 and 2, respectively. The third and largest expansion will focus on the death of Cayde-6 and hunting down the barons of the [[Tangled Shore]]. Players that have preordered Destiny 2 with the year 1 expansion pass will automatically receive access to the first two expansions upon release for the general public to purchase. | The game features downloadable content, but the DLC will be released after the base game.<ref>[http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/9/14568496/destiny-2-2017-release-date-confirmed-activision '''Polygon''' - ''Destiny 2 still on track for 2017 release'']</ref> The first two expansion packs will be centered around the cult of the exiled [[Warlock]] [[Osiris]], as well as the ancient [[Warmind]] [[Rasputin]] for expansions 1 and 2, respectively. The third and largest expansion will focus on the death of Cayde-6 and hunting down the barons of the [[Tangled Shore]]. Players that have preordered Destiny 2 with the year 1 expansion pass will automatically receive access to the first two expansions upon release for the general public to purchase. | ||
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Character aesthetics such as face, sex, markings, etc. can be preserved and carried over for old players from ''Destiny 1'', as long as those characters have both reached Level 20 and have completed [[The Black Garden]] [[Story]] mission. Everything aside from aethstetics do not transfer over to Destiny 2, in order to make the game feel like a fresh start and not a direct continuation of the original game. "''Veteran accounts''" are given "''honors that reflect their Destiny 1 accomplishments''". The [[Grimoire]] does not feature. The lore is implemented directly throughout ''Destiny 2''. This includes a scanning feature that largely replaces the old system.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/05/21/bungie-is-ditching-grimoire-cards-in-destiny-2/#638ad0a3d520 '''Forbes''' - ''Bungie Is Ditching Grimoire Cards In Destiny 2'']</ref> In [[Forsaken]], the [[Triumphs]] tab was added, allowing players to accrue lore throughout the game, functioning like an in-game version of Grimoire from the original game. | Character aesthetics such as face, sex, markings, etc. can be preserved and carried over for old players from ''Destiny 1'', as long as those characters have both reached Level 20 and have completed [[The Black Garden]] [[Story]] mission. Everything aside from aethstetics do not transfer over to Destiny 2, in order to make the game feel like a fresh start and not a direct continuation of the original game. "''Veteran accounts''" are given "''honors that reflect their Destiny 1 accomplishments''". The [[Grimoire]] does not feature. The lore is implemented directly throughout ''Destiny 2''. This includes a scanning feature that largely replaces the old system.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/05/21/bungie-is-ditching-grimoire-cards-in-destiny-2/#638ad0a3d520 '''Forbes''' - ''Bungie Is Ditching Grimoire Cards In Destiny 2'']</ref> In [[Forsaken]], the [[Triumphs]] tab was added, allowing players to accrue lore throughout the game, functioning like an in-game version of Grimoire from the original game. | ||
Destiny 2 | Destiny 2 features an all-new cinematic campaign with a host of new [[Story]] missions and cutscenes that form a story unlike that seen in its predecessor. The first mission, [[Homecoming]], sends Guardians on a journey to take back [[The Last City]] and the [[Traveler]] from the [[Red Legion]], led by [[Dominus Ghaul]], who has a brief cameo in the first mission, explaining his intentions. | ||
===New cooperative missions=== | ===New cooperative missions=== | ||
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*[[Lake of Shadows]] | *[[Lake of Shadows]] | ||
*[[The Pyramidion]] | *[[The Pyramidion]] | ||
*[[Savathûn's Song | *[[Savathûn's Song]] | ||
*[[A Garden World]] (Curse of Osiris) | *[[A Garden World]] (Curse of Osiris) | ||
*[[Tree of Probabilities]] (Curse of Osiris) | *[[Tree of Probabilities]] (Curse of Osiris) | ||
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===Subclasses=== | ===Subclasses=== | ||
All classes in Destiny 2 each get another exclusive subclass to replace the [[Sunsinger]], [[Defender]], and [[Bladedancer]]. [[Warlock]]s get access to the [[Dawnblade]], which allows them to wield a sword of fire which enables them to send of waves of flames at enemies. [[Titan (class)|Titan]]s get access to the [[Sentinel]], which allows them to wield a shield that they can use to block damage and as either a blunt melee weapon or ranged throwing weapon. [[Hunter]]s get access to the [[Arcstrider]], which allows them to wield a spear of electricity that they can use to quickly slash everything on their path. There are a total of 9 subclasses in the game. In Forsaken a new tree has been added for each subclass. [[Hunter]]s got for the [[Gunslinger]] the Blade Barrage, for the [[Nightstalker]] the Spectral Blades and for the [[Arcstrider]] the Whirling Guard. [[Titan (class)|Titan]]s got for the [[Striker]] the Thundercrash, for the [[Sentinel]] the Banner Shield and for the [[Sunbreaker]] the Burning Maul. [[Warlock]]s got for the [[Dawnblade]] the Well of Radiance, for the [[Stormcaller]] the Chaos Reach and for the [[Voidwalker]] the Nova Warp. There are also some new subclasses from [[Beyond Light]] which are known as [[Stasis]], this includes the [[Revenant]] for the Hunter, the [[Behemoth]] for the Titans and the [[Shadebinder]] for the Warlocks | All classes in Destiny 2 each get another exclusive subclass to replace the [[Sunsinger]], [[Defender]], and [[Bladedancer]]. [[Warlock]]s get access to the [[Dawnblade]], which allows them to wield a sword of fire which enables them to send of waves of flames at enemies. [[Titan (class)|Titan]]s get access to the [[Sentinel]], which allows them to wield a shield that they can use to block damage and as either a blunt melee weapon or ranged throwing weapon. [[Hunter]]s get access to the [[Arcstrider]], which allows them to wield a spear of electricity that they can use to quickly slash everything on their path. There are a total of 9 subclasses in the game. In Forsaken a new tree has been added for each subclass. [[Hunter]]s got for the [[Gunslinger]] the Blade Barrage, for the [[Nightstalker]] the Spectral Blades and for the [[Arcstrider]] the Whirling Guard. [[Titan (class)|Titan]]s got for the [[Striker]] the Thundercrash, for the [[Sentinel]] the Banner Shield and for the [[Sunbreaker]] the Burning Maul. [[Warlock]]s got for the [[Dawnblade]] the Well of Radiance, for the [[Stormcaller]] the Chaos Reach and for the [[Voidwalker]] the Nova Warp. There are also some new subclasses from [[Beyond Light]] which are known as [[Stasis]], this includes the [[Revenant]] for the Hunter, the [[Behemoth]] for the Titans and the [[Shadebinder]] for the Warlocks. | ||
==Exclusive content== | ==Exclusive content== | ||
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*[https://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/home Homepage] | *[https://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/home Homepage] | ||
==Timeline== | |||
{{Succession box | {{Succession box | ||
|before= ''[[Destiny]]'' {{c|Game}} <br> ''[[Rise of Iron]]'' {{c|Story}} | |before= ''[[Destiny]]'' {{c|Game}} <br> ''[[Rise of Iron]]'' {{c|Story}} | ||
