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Destiny 2

Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize…

82 6 September 2017 Free to play

Destiny 2 is an adventure developed by Bungie, released 6 September 2017 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is free to play. The main story takes about 5.5 hrs to finish.

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What Destiny 2 is

Destiny 2 is an adventure game developed by Bungie and released in 2017. It was published by Activision. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Tiger.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Humanity's last safe city has fallen to an overwhelming invasion force, led by Ghaul, the imposing commander of the brutal Red Legion. He has stripped the city's Guardians of their power and forced the survivors to flee.
Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy, open world and science fiction. It supports multiplayer for up to 16 players online, and includes co-op. Available modes: Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Multiplayer and Single player. There are 23 achievements to unlock.

Where it sits in the Destiny series

Destiny 2 is the fifth of 33 entries we hold in the Destiny series. The next entry was Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris in 2017. Its critic score of 82 is 10 points above the series average of 72. The highest-rated entry is Destiny 2: The Final Shape at 94.

See all 33 Destiny games in release order →

How it was received

Destiny 2 holds a critic score of 82 out of 100. That places it above 76% of the 7,525 rated adventure games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2017 averaged 71, so it scored 11 points above the year average. Player ratings track closely with critics at 78, across 661 votes.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 5.5 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 10 hrs, roughly 1.8 times the length of the critical path.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel® Core™ i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz, 6 GB RAM and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB. An 6GB memory requirement is modest by current standards; most machines sold in the last five years clear it. It also needs around 105GB of free storage, which is a real consideration on a 512GB drive. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

Full requirements and PC checker →

What it launched against

Destiny 2 launched on 6 September 2017, within three weeks of Divinity: Original Sin 2, Divinity: Original Sin II, Doki Doki Literature Club! and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. All of them reviewed better. It was a PlayStation 5 launch-window title.

Released around the same time: Divinity: Original Sin 2, Divinity: Original Sin II, Doki Doki Literature Club!, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Destiny 2 yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Official trailer

Zavala's Prelude Trailer thumbnail

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Screenshots

All media

Dlc

Expansions

Quick answers

Destiny 2 — frequently asked questions

When did Destiny 2 come out?
Destiny 2 was released on 6 September 2017 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia and PC (Microsoft Windows).
Is Destiny 2 free?
Yes — Destiny 2 is free to play.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Destiny 2?
At minimum, Destiny 2 needs Intel® Core™ i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz, 6 GB RAM, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB graphics, 105 GB available space of storage.
How long does it take to beat Destiny 2?
The main story of Destiny 2 takes around 5.5 hrs, or 10 hrs for 100% completion.
Does Destiny 2 have multiplayer?
Yes. Destiny 2 supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 16 players online.
How many GB is Destiny 2?
The PC version needs about 105 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("105 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.
Does Destiny 2 have crossplay?
Steam's store listing for Destiny 2 does not list cross-platform multiplayer. That is Steam's listing, not a test: some games have crossplay without Steam showing it, so the publisher's own notes are the final word.
Does Destiny 2 have split screen?
Steam's store listing does not list split screen for the PC version of Destiny 2. Console versions can differ.
Can you play Destiny 2 solo?
Yes. Steam lists a single-player mode for Destiny 2 as well as multiplayer.
Does Destiny 2 have controller support?
Partly. Steam lists partial controller support for Destiny 2, which usually means some menus or modes still need a mouse and keyboard.
Can you play Destiny 2 on Mac?
Steam does not sell a macOS version of Destiny 2; the Steam release is for Windows.
Is Destiny 2 on Linux?
Steam does not list a native Linux version of Destiny 2. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

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