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Destiny 2: Game History & Overview

Destiny 2 is a free-to-play online-only multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie. Originally released as a pay-to-play game in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows, it transitioned to a free-to-play model under the New Light title in 2019.

Gameplay & Classes

The player takes the role of a Guardian, a protector of Earth's last safe city, wielding a power called Light (and later Darkness) to protect humanity from different alien races.

Players choose from three character classes, each with unique sub-classes, abilities, and playstyles:

  • Hunter: Agile and stealthy, utilizing dodge abilities, throwing knives, and elemental staves/bows.
  • Titan: Heavy defense and frontline combat, utilizing barricades, shields, and powerful melee hammers/fists.
  • Warlock: Support and magical abilities, utilizing healing/empowering rifts, healing grenades, and elemental swords/bolts.

Story Arcs & Major Expansions

The narrative of Destiny 2 is divided into distinct eras based on its annual expansions:

1. The Red War (Launch Era, 2017)

Dominus Ghaul and the Cabal's Red Legion attack the Last City, stripping the Guardians of their Light. Guardians travel across the solar system to reclaim their power and defeat Ghaul.

2. Forsaken (2018)

Set in the Reef, this expansion focuses on avenging the death of Cayde-6, who was murdered by Uldren Sov. It introduces the Scorn faction and the Dreaming City.

3. Shadowkeep (2019)

Guardians return to the Moon to confront Nightmares of their past, leading to the discovery of a mysterious Pyramid Ship buried beneath the surface, belonging to the Darkness.

4. Beyond Light (2020)

Set on Jupiter's icy moon Europa, Guardians learn to wield the Darkness in the form of Stasis to stop the Fallen Kell Eramis.

5. The Witch Queen (2022)

Guardians investigate Savathûn's Throne World to discover how the Hive Hive God of Cunning managed to steal and wield the Light.

6. Lightfall (2023)

Set in the technologically advanced Neptunian city of Neomuna, Guardians master Strand to fight the Witness's forces alongside the Cloud Striders.

7. The Final Shape (2024)

The culmination of the 10-year "Light and Darkness Saga". Guardians enter the Pale Heart of the Traveler to confront and defeat the Witness, stopping the Final Shape.

Source: Wikipedia - Destiny 2
Ingested on: 2026-07-02