Destiny 2 has been unveiled by Bungie. You can watch the gameplay trailer below, but the most exciting stuff is contained in the fact sheet we just received via press release, which confirms a lot of love for the PC version of the game.
Destiny 2 will be out on September 8th, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with a beta test scheduled for this Summer. On PC, the game will be available exclusively via Battle.net as leaked earlier today.
Product Description
Destiny 2 is a first-person action game and the evolution of its award winning, internationally acclaimed predecessor, Destiny. With a compelling, immersive story and fresh beginning awaiting all new, returning, casual, and competitive players, Destiny 2 will deliver an experience for new and existing players to discover.
Cinematic Story with Relatable CharactersHumanity has fallen to an overwhelming invasion force, led by Lord Ghaul, the imposing commander of the brutal Red Legion. He has stripped Guardians of their power, and forced the survivors to flee their home. Players will venture out into our solar system to discover an arsenal of weapons and devastating new combat abilities. To defeat the Red Legion and confront Ghaul, they must reunite humanity’s scattered heroes, stand together, and fight back to reclaim our home.
Four New Stunning Worlds to Explore with New Features
Your guide throughout Destiny 2 in your search for Adventures, Lost Sectors, new Public Events, and more. Players can pick a landing zone, explore, and seamlessly jump into other activities in game.Adventures
Shorter missions with self-contained stories for players to learn more about the Destiny 2 universe and the characters that live there.Lost Sectors
Scattered, enemy dungeon layers throughout the world you can discover with unique boss enemies guarding treasure to earn.Public Events
Unique, optional, dynamic combat activities that players can join on the fly as they roam around the world solo or with up to nine other players.Action, Adventure, and Gameplay Activities for All Types of Players: New, Returning, Casual, and CompetitivePlay Solo or with Friends
Story Campaign – Narrative of Destiny 2’s cinematic story where players can also explore in Adventures, Patrols, Lost Sectors, Quests, and Public Events.Join Friends to Complete Cooperative Experiences
Strikes – Three-player missions in Destiny 2.The Raid – Six-player missions with incredible challenges and rewards.Face-off Against Opponents in Competitive Experiences
The Crucible: Competitive 4v4 PvP Gameplay with New Modes and MapsCountdown is a new competitive mode where players spawn on either Offence or Defence, and when the round ends you swap sides and roles. The goal is to plant a bomb at the enemy base, and then defend it until it explodes. Each round is worth one point. First team to six wins. To revive a teammate, you must use a revive token. Power weapon ammo is only granted to the one player who pulls it. Working as a team is the key to victory.Midtown is an abandoned part of the City. When the Red Legion invaded, they completely ignored this sector of the City in their takeover. The Legion deemed Midtown was of no tactical importance. Lord Shaxx agrees, which is why it was chosen as a Crucible arena in the first place.Clan Creation Feature
New integrated system that allows friends to bring their community and unique culture to the forefront of Destiny. Clans have been fully integrated into the game and will provide official banners, invitations, and their own rewards and experience systems for all members.Guided Games
A new feature that brings solo players and clan communities together to play Destiny 2’s most challenging activities including Raids, Trials and Nightfall Strikes.
4k Resolution Support (3820x2160)Uncapped framerateFull mouse and keyboard support with custom key mappingText chatAdjustable Field of ViewDetailed PC settings screen21:9 monitor supportPlayStation Exclusive ContentAt launch, PlayStation gamers will get access to additional timed exclusive content. More will be revealed throughout the summer.
On Display at the Destiny 2 Gameplay Premiere The following content was available to play at the Gameplay Premiere:
Destiny 2’s beginning story mission ‘Homecoming’ where your Guardian responds to an emergency in the Last Safe City.A Strike called ‘The Inverted Spire’ taking place on the planet, Nessus, where the enemy Cabal have awoken something deep beneath the surface.New Competitive Mode:Countdown: Plant a bomb at the enemy base, and defend it until it explodes.New Competitive Map:Midtown: The Last Safe City