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{{Article quote|Become Legend.}}

'''''Destiny''''' is an open-world massive multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by [[Bungie]], released on September 9, 2014 for the [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 4]] and [[PlayStation 3]]. <ref name="launch"/>.  The game's sequel, ''[[Destiny 2]]'' was released on September 6, 2017.

==Premise==

''Destiny'' is set in the 28th century in a post-apocalyptic setting. Humans had spread and colonized the [[Wikipedia:Solar System|Solar System]] with the help of a spherical entity known simply as "[[Traveler|the Traveler]]" who reshaped planets and moons, and taught humanity new technologies and mystical powers that led to a time later called the [[Golden Age]]. An event known as "[[The Collapse]]", an attack from the Darkness, an unknown faction or entity, saw the dissolution of these colonies and left mankind on the brink of extinction. The only known survivors of the Collapse are those living on Earth, who were saved by the Traveler.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref> The Traveler hovers above the [[Last City|last remaining human city]] as a large spherical body, and its presence gives the [[Guardian]]s of the City—the last defenders of the human race—the ability to wield an unknown power.<ref name="ign 11272012" />

==Plot summary==

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Centuries after the collapse, a stray [[Ghost]] wanders through the ruins outside the [[Cosmodrome]], searching for a new Guardian. It finds the player character among the ancient remains, and revives them. Ghost leads the player out of the Cosmodrome and back to [[The Last City]] after finding a [[ship]], and introduces the player to the people of the [[Tower]]. The Guardian returns to the Cosmodrome to explore; after slaying an [[Archon]] of the [[House of Devils]], the player gains an audience with the [[Speaker]], who confides in them that the Darkness is returning, and that the player must help protect the City any way they can.

===The Dark Below===

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[[Eris Morn]], the last survivor of a fireteam to stop the Hive god [[Crota]], is looking for Guardians to help her. The Hive's return to Earth is but a prelude to the return of Crota, whom his followers are attempting to awaken. Eris sends the player into the Cosmodrome to stop the invaders, especially after they attempt to kill Rasputin. She then sends the player to stop the Hive's awakening ritual on the Moon. After eliminating Crota's generals, the player finishes off Crota himself in his netherworld, the [[Oversoul Throne]], deep within the Hellmouth.

===House of Wolves===

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The Reef is embroiled in civil war as the [[House of Wolves]], a Fallen house whom Queen Mara Sov had conquered, are now in open rebellion. Their leader, [[Skolas]], has declared himself the Kell of Kells and wishes to unite the Fallen under his banner. The Queen has summoned the Guardians to aid her in ending the rebellion, in return for the Reef's treasures. The player is aided by [[Petra Venj]] and [[Variks, The Loyal]], with whom they search for Skolas and put a stop to his plans. After failing to seize control of the House of Devils and [[House of Kings]], Skolas instead attempts to seize control of the Vault of Glass and the Vex technology within. The player finally captures him atop the Citadel, stopping him from summoning his entire House through the Vex's time portals. Skolas is sent back to the [[Prison of Elders]], where he's finished off once and for all.

===The Taken King===

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[[Oryx]], the father of Crota, has sent his Hive fleet to avenge his fallen son. Using his terrible power, Oryx creates a new army called the [[Taken]], and lays siege to the entire solar system. The [[Awoken]] fleet attempt to stop him before he can enter the Inner System, but they are utterly destroyed. He then starts Taking the Cabal stationed on [[Phobos]], which catches the Vanguard's attention. Responding to a distress signal, the player is sent to investigate. Upon seeing the devastation, the player is confronted by a vision of Oryx, who tells the player that he is there to pay back humanity for his son's death. Realizing the threat that laid before them, [[Cayde-6]] crafts a plan with the player to sneak aboard Oryx's [[Dreadnaught]]. Though they are successful, they cannot enter Oryx's inner sanctum until the player becomes [[Ascendant Hive|Ascendant]]; Eris helps the player recover the last fragments of Crota's Soul, allowing entry into Oryx's chambers, where they duel.  

===Rise of Iron===

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The Fallen [[House of Devils]], while looting ancient tombs from the [[Golden Age]], accidentally unearth a self replicating nano-technology plague known as [[SIVA]] within the depths of the Old Cosmodrome. This plague mutates the Devils into powerful machine gods which collapsed [[The Wall]] in Old Russia, prompting [[Lord Saladin]], the last of the [[Iron Lords]], to personally lead the Guardians in a final stand against the plague, raising a new generation of Iron Lords to guard the [[Last City]] once more.  

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==Appearances==

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;'''Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies'''

==Limited editions==

[[File:Destiny Ghost Edition 2.jpg|thumb|180px|right|The ''Destiny'' Ghost Edition]]

===Ghost Edition===

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{{Article quote|This is your Ghost. It sought you out for centuries. It found you, dead and forgotten in the ruins of our civilization’s violent Collapse, and it brought you back to life to protect us all. Defend our home, drive back the forces of Darkness, find a way to awaken the Traveler, and Become Legend.}}

[[File:Destiny Limited Edition 2.jpg|thumb|180px|right|The ''Destiny'' Limited Edition]]

===Limited Edition===

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{{Article quote|Humanity has been searching the ruins of our Golden Age for Guardians – heroes capable of wielding Light as a weapon. You have just been found and given a vital mission: defend our home, drive back the forces of Darkness, find a way to awaken the Traveler, and Become Legend.}}

The ''Destiny'' Digital Guardian Edition is a digital only bundle; it includes a digital copy of ''Destiny'', early access to Vanguard armory, the ''Destiny'' Expansion Pass and aforementioned digital content.

Players can access a number of free support apps, either on their smartphone or in a web browser. These support apps provide access to in-game content, as well as information regarding the game.

The [[Destiny Companion App]] offers a condensed newsfeed from Bungie.net and access to the site forums, as well as the ability to access one's character and inventory and receive updates on special events.

===Pathways Out of Darkness===

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The ''Pathways Out of Darkness'' ViDoc was released February 17, 2013. It is named in reference to Bungie's earliest first-person shooter, and first commercial success, ''[[Wikipedia:Pathways Into Darkness|Pathways Into Darkness]]''.

===PlayStation 4 Official Announcement===

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''PlayStation 4 Official Announcement'' was released February 21, 2013, detailing its release on PlayStation 4 and featuring more in-game material.

===Character Development===

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''Character Development'' was released March 28, 2013. It was shown in Bungie's GDC 2013 presentation. This video provides a glimpse into the character art, development, and design of Destiny -- from early sketches and concept art, to animation and in-engine 3D character models.

===The Law Of The Jungle===

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''The Law Of The Jungle'' was released May 23, 2013. The trailer shows a Guardian recalling the moment when he was first taught the most important lesson of all – The Law of the Jungle.

===Out Here in the Wild===

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''Out Here in the Wild'' was the second Destiny ViDoc and was released on August 22, 2013. It is named in reference to the [[Crow|Crow's]] dialogue in the trailer.

===The Devils' Lair===

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This gameplay trailer was released on April 28, 2014.

==Development==

[[File:Destiny Awaits.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Screenshot of the ''Halo 3: ODST'' reference]]

Bungie had began work on ''Destiny'' by 2010.<ref name = "Messy">[http://kotaku.com/the-messy-true-story-behind-the-making-of-destiny-1737556731 '''Kotaku''' - ''The Messy, True Story Behind The Making Of Destiny'']</ref>

During development, ''Destiny'' was given the codename "Tiger."<ref name = "CourtSequel">[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-sequel-plans-revealed-in-court-documents/1100-6430391/ '''GameSpot''' - ''Destiny Sequel Plans Revealed in Court Documents'']</ref> When designing the game, Bungie wanted to push themselves away from their ''Halo'' series. While ''Halo'' gravitated towards the "hard" side of the sci-fi spectrum, ''Destiny'' was designed to be "mythic science fiction"&mdash;a world rooted in science, but with fantastical elements. Originally it was more akin to pure fantasy, with designs for knights, swords and sorcery in a white city on a hill. However, the designers thought they were denying themselves as per their preference for science fiction, so they decided to incorporate the elements together.<ref>[http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/11/01/destiny-how-halo-got-the-star-wars-treatment '''IGN''': ''Destiny: How Halo Got The Star Wars Treatment'']</ref>