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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|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]]  
|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 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One)<ref>[https://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/home '''Destiny the Game''' - ''Homepage'']</ref><br/> October 24, 2017 (PC)<ref name = "WhatWeKnow">[http://www.pcgamer.com/destiny-2-pc-reveal/ '''PC Gamer''' - ''Destiny 2 on PC: everything we know so far'']</ref><br/>November 19, 2019 (Google Stadia)<br/>December 8, 2020 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X{{!}}S)
|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= [[Wikipedia:Action role-playing game|Action role-playing]] <br> [[Wikipedia:First-person shooter|First-person shooter]] <br> [[Wikipedia:Massively multiplayer online game|MMO]]
|genre= [[First-person shooter]] <br> MMO <br> Roleplaying Game
|modes=
|modes= MMO, FPS, RPG
|rating= [[Wikipedia:Entertainment Software Ratings Board|ESRB]]: Teen (T)<ref>[https://www.destinythegame.com/buy '''DestinytheGame''' - ''Buy'']</ref> for Blood, Language, and Violence<br>
|rating= [[Wikipedia:Entertainment Software Ratings Board|ESRB]]: Teen (T)<ref>[https://www.destinythegame.com/buy '''DestinytheGame''' - ''Buy'']</ref> for Blood, Language, and Violence<br>
[[Wikipedia:Pan European Game Information|PEGI]]: 16+
[[Wikipedia:Pan European Game Information|PEGI]]: 16+
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{{Article quote|New Legends Will Rise.}}
{{Article quote|New Legends Will Rise.}}


'''''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 Entertainment's [[Battle.net]] service.<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"/> Following its split from Activision on January 10, 2019, the game has been self-published by Bungie. As a result of the split, the game released on [[Steam]] on October 1st of the same year to coincide with the release of the [[Shadowkeep]] expansion. This also marked the game's removal from the Battle.net platform.
'''''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.
 
Destiny 2's availability has since expanded to include:
 
*[[Google Stadia]] (November 19, 2019 through to Stadia's discontinuation on January 18, 2023)
*The [[PlayStation 5]] and [[Xbox Series X/S|Xbox Series X{{!}}S]] (December 8, 2020)
*The [[Xbox App]] on PC (October 12, 2021)
*The [[Epic Games Store]] on PC (August 23, 2022)


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Main|Red War}}
{{Main|The Red War}}


''Humanity's last safe city has fallen to an overwhelming invasion force, led by Ghaul, the imposing commander of the brutal Red Legion. He has stripped the city's Guardians of their power, and forced the survivors to flee. You will venture to mysterious, unexplored worlds of our solar system to discover an arsenal of weapons and devastating new combat abilities. To defeat the Red Legion and confront Ghaul, you must reunite humanity's scattered heroes, stand together, and fight back to reclaim our home.''<ref>[https://www.destinythegame.com/ '''DestinytheGame.com''' - ''The World of Destiny 2'']</ref><ref name="Last Call"/><ref name="Rally the Troops"/>
''Humanity's last safe city has fallen to an overwhelming invasion force, led by Ghaul, the imposing commander of the brutal Red Legion. He has stripped the city's Guardians of their power, and forced the survivors to flee. You will venture to mysterious, unexplored worlds of our solar system to discover an arsenal of weapons and devastating new combat abilities. To defeat the Red Legion and confront Ghaul, you must reunite humanity's scattered heroes, stand together, and fight back to reclaim our home.''<ref>[https://www.destinythegame.com/ '''DestinytheGame.com''' - ''The World of Destiny 2'']</ref><ref name="Last Call"/><ref name="Rally the Troops"/>
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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 a 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.
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 sign 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 resurfaces.
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 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.


On the [[Moon]], an ancient evil awakens after centuries of slumber. It brings the omen of the end of everything.
On the [[Moon]], an ancient evil awakens after centuries of slumber. It brings the omen of the end of everything.
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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 [[Disciples of the Witness|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.
[[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.
 
Decades, centuries, millennia and eons, all of it was for this moment. The Witness has transformed the Traveler, and gone somewhere beyond reach. Thanks to the Ahamkara's wish, now, the path is open, and now, is to you, the [[Guardian]], to finish what you started that day, when you for first resurrected. From your resting place, on [[Old Russia]], on the ruins of civilization on the [[Cosmodrome]], to the Moon deepest and darkest regions, to the furthest corners of this long-abandoned [[Sol System]], and to realms beyond all believe. Facing all sorts of enemies and foes; from mere ambitious pirates, to time-altering war machines, and to even eldritch, nightmarish horrors in the Hive. Now, is time to face off the one being to caused all this, and show the galaxy, and all of the universe what you, and the Guardians, are really made off. It is time, to become legend.
 
''The Final Shape'' was initially expected to release in February 2024, but due to quality concerns for the project in general in October 2023, the release was pushed to June 2024.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/destiny-2-the-final-shape-officially-delayed-to-june-2024 Destiny 2: The Final Shape Officially Delayed to June 2024]</ref> To cover the delay period, Bungie released a free update called ''Into the Light'' in April 2024, adding new activities and weapons to prepare for ''The Final Shape''. ''The Final Shape'' sees events taking place in the Pale Heart, a space within the Traveler opened by the Witness, and includes the return of Cayde-6 (with [[Wikipedia:Nathan Fillion|Nathan Fillion]] reprising this role). This expansion has been stated by Bungie to be the culmination of the ten years of Destiny's first saga, the "Light and Darkness Saga".<ref>[https://skycoach.gg/blog/destiny/articles/destiny-2-best-class-tier-list Destiny 2: The Final Shape]</ref>
 
Following ''The Final Shape'', Bungie plans to change their release model from a large expansion with smaller seasons, to two moderate sized expansions per year, starting mid 2025 with "Codename Apollo", followed by "Codename Behemoth" in early 2026.<ref>https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bungie-announces-new-destiny-2-release-model-with-two-medium-expansions-a-year/</ref>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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*[[Long Drift]] {{Mo}}
*[[Long Drift]] {{Mo}}
*[[Red War]] {{1st}}
*[[Red War]] {{1st}}
*Resignation Day {{Fm}}
*[[Resignation Day]] {{Fm}}
*[[SIVA Crisis]] {{Mo}}
*[[SIVA Crisis]] {{Mo}}


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|title-7=Weapons and armor|
|title-7=Weapons and armor|
*[[ACD/0 Feedback Fence]]
*[[ACD/0 Feedback Fence]]
*[[Ace-Defiant Suit]] {{1st}}
*[[Actium War Rig]] {{1st}}
*[[Actium War Rig]] {{1st}}
*[[An Insurmountable Skullfort]]
*[[An Insurmountable Skullfort]]
*[[Ankaa Seeker IV]] {{1st}}
*[[Ankaa Seeker IV]] {{1st}}
*[[Emperor's Agent Suit]] {{1st}}
*[[Armor of the Ace-Defiant]] {{1st}}
*[[Emperor's Champion Suit]] {{1st}}
*[[Armor of the Emperor's Agent]] {{1st}}
*[[Emperor's Minister Suit]] {{1st}}
*[[Armor of the Emperor's Champion]] {{1st}}
*[[Fulminator Suit]] {{1st}}
*[[Armor of the Emperor's Minister]] {{1st}}
*[[Rull Suit]] {{1st}}
*[[Armor of the Fulminator]] {{1st}}
*[[Armor of Rull]] {{1st}}
*[[Auto Rifle]]
*[[Auto Rifle]]
**[[Cydonia-AR1]] {{1st}}
**[[Cydonia-AR1]] {{1st}}
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*[[The Lightblade]] (The Witch Queen)
*[[The Lightblade]] (The Witch Queen)
*[[HyperNet Current]] (Lightfall)
*[[HyperNet Current]] (Lightfall)
*[[Liminality]] (The Final Shape)


===New competitive multiplayer===
===New competitive multiplayer===
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''Destiny 2'' was revealed worldwide on March 30, 2017.<ref name="Last Call">[http://www.polygon.com/2017/3/28/15095770/destiny-2-first-teaser-trailer-video-bungie-cayde-6  '''Polygon''' - ''Watch the first teaser for Destiny 2'']</ref><ref name="Rally the Troops">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJLAJVmggt0 '''YouTube''' - ''Destiny 2 – "Rally the Troops" Worldwide Reveal Trailer'']</ref> The [[Destiny 2 Beta]] for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 lasted from July 18 through July 23, 2017. A PC version of the beta was open from August 28 to August 31.<ref name = "WhatWeKnow"/>
''Destiny 2'' was revealed worldwide on March 30, 2017.<ref name="Last Call">[http://www.polygon.com/2017/3/28/15095770/destiny-2-first-teaser-trailer-video-bungie-cayde-6  '''Polygon''' - ''Watch the first teaser for Destiny 2'']</ref><ref name="Rally the Troops">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJLAJVmggt0 '''YouTube''' - ''Destiny 2 – "Rally the Troops" Worldwide Reveal Trailer'']</ref> The [[Destiny 2 Beta]] for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 lasted from July 18 through July 23, 2017. A PC version of the beta was open from August 28 to August 31.<ref name = "WhatWeKnow"/>
''Destiny 2'' marked the beginning of the end of [[Bungie]]'s relationship with [[Activision]]. Relationships between studio and publisher were hampered by ''Destiny 2'' selling below Activision's revenue expectations. Along the way, Bungie realized that ''Destiny'' was better served as a live-service game with expansions and seasons, rather than Activision's plan of annual releases alternating between installments and expansions. Rather than stick to their original contract with Activision and develop ''Destiny 3'', Bungie negotiated with Activision to end their relationship. The companies parted ways in 2019.<ref>''Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment'', pg. 284</ref>
''Destiny 2'''s eighth expansion, ''[[The Final Shape]]'', was released in June, 2024. After this, development of ''Destiny 2'' was downscaled. While ''Destiny 2'' will continue to receive content, it will no longer receive seasons or episodes, and instead receive two smaller expansions per year.<ref name = "SonyCarve">[https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/10/22/sony-carves-out-a-bungie-team-for-a-live-service-overseer-role-at-playstation/ '''Forbes''' - ''Sony Carves Out A Bungie Team For A Live Service Overseer Role At PlayStation'']</ref>
As of September 2024, the majority of Bungie's staff remained focused on ''Destiny 2'', with a comparatively smaller team working on ''[https://marathongame.fandom.com/wiki/Marathon_(2025) Marathon]''.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/09/18/new-marathon-details-on-heroes-price-and-radio-silence/ '''Forbes''' - ''New ‘Marathon’ Details On Heroes, Price And Radio Silence'']</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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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}}

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