Destiny 2

Overview

Destiny 2 is Bungie’s free-to-play science-fiction first-person shooter, with action role-playing and looter-shooter elements. Its setting is a solar system under threat from the Darkness, where players take the role of Guardians defending humanity’s Last City. The game pairs a cinematic story and missions with cooperative and competitive multiplayer, and supports play alone or with friends.

Combat and character identity are shaped by three Guardian classes: Titan, Warlock, and Hunter. Titans lean into strength and defense, Warlocks wield cosmic powers to attack and sustain themselves, and Hunters favor speed and precision. Players unlock abilities and collect gear to shape a Guardian’s playstyle and appearance.

Destiny 2 was developed and published by Bungie. Its release information varies across the supplied listings: one gives 2017, while Steam lists October 1, 2019. The supplied Metacritic score is 83.

Key features

• Three Guardian classes: Choose Titan, Warlock, or Hunter, each presented with a distinct combat identity.
• Story and missions: Explore a science-fiction setting through a cinematic story and challenging missions.
• Cooperative play: Team up with friends in online co-op.
• Competitive modes: Take part in PvP, including online PvP.
• Character progression and customization: Unlock abilities and collect gear that can alter a Guardian’s look and playstyle.
• Steam features: The listing includes single-player, multiplayer, Steam Achievements, in-app purchases, color alternatives, and custom volume controls.

Pricing

Destiny 2 is free to play. The Steam listing also notes in-app purchases, but the supplied information does not specify their prices or contents.

Platforms

The supplied platform information lists Microsoft Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S. Steam lists Windows as its platform. No other platform details are included here.

Who it's for

Destiny 2 suits players looking for a first-person shooter that combines story missions, co-op, and PvP, with character classes and gear collection to shape how they play. Its single-player and multiplayer labels make room for both solo play and group activity, while online co-op and online PvP point to a substantial multiplayer component. Communities seeking a shared game with both cooperative and competitive modes may find those options relevant.

It is also a fit for players drawn to science-fiction settings and distinct combat archetypes. The supplied description emphasizes Titans’ resilience, Warlocks’ destructive and sustaining abilities, and Hunters’ agility, giving players different class identities to choose from.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Free-to-play entry point.
• Supports solo play, co-op, and competitive PvP.
• Offers three distinct Guardian classes and gear-based customization.
• Combines story missions with cooperative and competitive modes.

Cons

• In-app purchases are listed, but their details and prices are not provided.
• The supplied platform listings cover Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S only, so they do not establish availability elsewhere.

Alternatives

For other Bungie games, see Games by Bungie. Players comparing sci-fi shooters can also consider Halo: Reach and Halo 3. Bungie’s earlier catalog includes Marathon 2: Durandal, Marathon, and Minotaur: The Labyrinths of Crete.

Verdict

Destiny 2 brings together a science-fiction campaign, class-based combat, gear collection, co-op, and PvP in a free-to-play package. The three Guardian classes provide clear differences in how characters are framed, while solo and group modes give players multiple ways to engage. The available details establish its core appeal as a story-driven shooter with both cooperative and competitive play, though they do not explain the scope of its in-app purchases or platform availability beyond Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S.