Destiny 2
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Destiny 2 Trailers
Destiny 2 – Official “What is Destiny 2?” Trailer
Destiny 2 - Official Launch Trailer
Destiny 2 – Official Open Beta Launch Trailer
Critic Reviews for Destiny 2
I have no doubt most Destiny 2 players are simply fans of the gameplay, raids, and social platform (not to mention loot grind). But anyone who is curious whether Bungie made a stronger effort to build a narrative, the answer is yes, with the understanding that it has been structured in a way which runs askew to most narrative traditions. I'm inclined to give them leeway on this, since game stories must sometimes follow their own path in order to synchronize with a particular gameplay framework. Promises of rich, cinematic storytelling still seem unfulfilled, but the developer has made strides in at least providing a narrative foundation for everything you are tasked with doing in-game (and there are many). Much of the Destiny 2 story brought me back to Halo, both in theme and tone. And while the plot devices are overworn, and more than a bit over-the-top, they do create a sense of consistency and encourage more exploration in the post-game. This, at least, provides the potential to tie disparate story threads together with details found as rewards for immersing yourself in the game world as a whole. While this may solidify the existing player base, many who felt disappointed with the first game will probably feel that way again, just to a lesser degree.
Gorgeous guns, a glittering universe, and a great port. Destiny 2 is an endgame away from true excellence.
Bigger and better - but there's not enough genuinely new for Destiny 2 to achieve greatness.
Destiny 2 is a blast out of the gate thanks to its excellent co-op shooter gameplay and strong storytelling in the campaign.
Evolved beyond what anyone imagined, Destiny 2 realises the FPS-RPG dream with a richness, warmth, and player-minded benevolence that needs to be played to be truly understood.
A riveting campaign adventure that ably transitions into a cyclical game of progression, cooperation, and competition
Destiny 2 is very similar to the original, but a variety of tweaks and additions make it a far better experience.
Industry Coverage
“Bungie Doesn’t Have Faith In Their Own Creativity”: Destiny 2 Fans Are Really Split On The Game’s Upcoming Star Wars Crossover
"Destiny fashion is going to completely lose its incredible, unique identity."
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Destiny 2 Copyright Lawsuit Motion to Dismiss Denied Due to Vaulted Content
A federal judge denies Bungie's motion to dismiss a Destiny 2 copyright lawsuit against the company, thanks to the game's infamous content vault.
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Destiny 2 Players Were Briefly Able to Access Unfinished Rite of the Nine Content
A mistake on Destiny 2 developer Bungie's part allows players very early access to the work-in-progress Rite of the Nine seasonal content.
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Bungie's Marathon Adding Popular Destiny 2 Feature
Some newfound information about Marathon suggests that the upcoming Bungie game will carry forward one of Destiny 2's most renowned features.
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