Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Reviews

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep is ranked in the 63rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Oct 7, 2019

"Whatever the cause is, if Destiny 2 keeps on its current path, it’ll be one of the strongest entries yet, but only if it keeps down its current path. With where it’s headed, I can only quote Dinklebot at this point in time: “Heads up, Guardian.”"

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Oct 7, 2019

Despite a short campaign that ends abruptly, we feel there's enough here to award a score based on the content we've played for a few dozen hours. If you have ever enjoyed Destiny or it's sequel, Shadowkeep is absolutely worth a purchase. If you haven't, then why not try New Light for free to see how you fare.

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9.3 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2019

Bungie has clearly worked to reinvigorate Destiny 2 and Shadowkeep is a great step in the right direction.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 19, 2019

If you are still playing Destiny 2 and have a good clan then Shadowkeep is a good expansion, but then you would have probably already bought it by now if you’re a regular so you don’t need me to recommend it!  Shadowkeep isn’t a bad price if you fancy gearing up your guardian for a trip down memory lane as you run around shooting things, or to play a bit of PVP as a casual player, just don’t expect to get the good gear without putting in the hours.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 30, 2019

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep starts out strong, but ends with a rather abrupt situation that’s dampened by the recycled content that’s present.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 7, 2019

The campaign was entertaining even though it felt redundant due to the reuse of old enemies and was rather short for something so anticipated. Returning to the moon brought back great memories and it’s wonderful to have Eris Morn back.

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6 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2019

Shadowkeep made Destiny 2 an even better game. However, this is a DLC created without passion, without respect for the faithful community, and only for the desire to profit. I'm a bit disappointed.

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6 / 10
Nov 25, 2019

This is Bungie’s first take on releasing content on its own as a studio, and just how aggressive they will be in releasing future content is still a big mystery. It has only been a few months in, but the current state of Destiny 2 shows that it’s aimed in the right direction. Shadowkeep is a reminder that not everything can go as planned, and that this new journey for the Destiny franchise can still be a bumpy ride.

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6 / 10
Oct 23, 2019

You can tell that Bungie are trying their best to refine the base foundations of Destiny and that must be applauded considering how well the game has played for the past 5 years. If you are well buried in the franchise then you’ll no doubt lap this up, if you’re new to the series or looking for something that will finally shake up the stale gameplay, you’ll be left wanting. Shadowkeep is a small stone in a big pond, I’m still waiting for that boulder to make a real splash.

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Pixel Arts
Noshin Khalatbari
8 / 10.0
Nov 21, 2019

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep brings you back to your favorite franchise and gives you a whole bunch of new content. While the Shadowkeep campaign did not meet my expectations in some ways, it still incorporates some of the best moments of the series and, in addition, paves the way for the future of Destiny.

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Geeks Under Grace
Karen Kennedy
7.5 / 10.0
Dec 19, 2019

Core Destiny players will be satisfied with more things to chase and more things to do, but it is still lacking if it hopes to attract and keep new players hooked.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 8, 2019

It's shorter than Forsaken, but offers a story that spreads the entire season and adds loads of successful changes. Armor 2.0 is the biggest change and it's a brilliant move. We do hope that Bungie adds more loot, because at the moment it's pretty barebones.

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Recommended
Mar 14, 2024

Shadowkeep is already a relic of the past and while the new areas are quite lengthy, the story can be blasted through in a few hours thanks to the repetitive “Go to the table and then speak to Eris” schtick. Bungie’s foray into seasonal content does mean the year-long season arc, which is no longer accessible, leaves players to fill in the gaps by reading copious amounts of lore books. Shadowkeep is the black sheep of the Destiny 2 experience and while it doesn’t exactly enhance the Light vs Dark story, it is a nice break from the traditional gameplay and is worth exploring, even if you’re only in it for the gear.

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Saudi Gamer
Top Critic
8 / 10
Oct 15, 2019

The DLC offered an excellent content, while it considered as one of the smallest DLCs yet but we expect to have more content and continue the story from the future updates, therefore it's hard to give a solid opinion for now.

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Simon Brown
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 18, 2019

The most compelling plot and potential twist the series has had to date with fun missions and a return to perhaps the most iconic location in the series' history. The moon is definitely haunted but it's a lot of fun hunting those ghosts!

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 21, 2019

It's a pity that all these great changes are overshadowing the core content of the Shadowkeep expansion, but I can't say I'm surprised. For newcomers to the universe, Destiny 2 will be quite overwhelming, while veterans of the series might not find enough reasons to buy the new Shadowkeep expansion unless they really want to check out the new raid and all the gear it drops. But I'm leaning towards "wait for sale."

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Game Volt
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2019

As usual, the Raid itself is the best that can be played and represents various fun mechanics, but the story is in a state of boredom and poor presentation. The addition represents a wonderful extension of the game and various wonderful activities

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6 / 10.0
Oct 7, 2019

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep is a decent start for the next year of content, banking heavily on nostalgia and few mechanics. If you just want an excuse to play Destiny, it should suffice.

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3 / 5.0
Oct 8, 2019

The cycle of Destiny whiplash continues with Destiny 2: Shadowkeep. Like during the Destiny 1 era, we started with a lackluster opening, then got two awful expansions, got our significant overhaul, and now we're at the stopgap.

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7.8 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2019

Quotation Forthcoming

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