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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<ref>[https://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/home '''Destiny the Game''' - ''Homepage'']</ref> | |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) | ||
|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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{{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]] | '''''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"/> Due to Bungie splitting from Activision on January 10, 2019 and is now self-publishing the game, Destiny 2 has been available on [[Steam]] since October 1, 2019 and has since been removed from the Battle.net service. As part of Bungie's plans to expand Destiny 2 to new platforms after their acquisition by Sony on July 15, 2022, Destiny 2 was added to the [[Epic Games Store]] on August 23, 2022. It was released on November 19, 2019 for the [[Google Stadia]] cloud gaming service, but was discontinued on January 18, 2023 following the shutdown of the Google Stadia servers. It was released on December 8, 2020 on the [[PlayStation 5]] and [[Xbox Series X/S]] platforms. | ||
==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 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. | ||
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. | [[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 [[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 [[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. | ||
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. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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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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*[https://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/home Homepage] | *[https://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/home Homepage] | ||
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|before= ''[[Destiny]]'' {{c|Game}} <br> ''[[Rise of Iron]]'' {{c|Story}} | |before= ''[[Destiny]]'' {{c|Game}} <br> ''[[Rise of Iron]]'' {{c|Story}} | ||