Destiny 2

Critic score25 critics

First release: Sep 06, 2017
Publisher: Bungie, Activision
Engine: Tiger
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Shooter · Open world, Warfare, Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia

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 your Guardian's look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.

Also known as D2, 命运2, Destiny Guardians, Destiny: Guardians

, 天命2, destiny2launcher.exe

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline

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.Read more

Release dates

PlayStation 4: Sep 06, 2017
Xbox One: Sep 06, 2017
PC (Microsoft Windows): Oct 24, 2017

All 6 release dates

PC (Microsoft Windows): Oct 24, 2017
Google Stadia: Nov 19, 2019
PlayStation 5: Dec 08, 2020
Xbox Series X|S: Dec 08, 2020

Time to beatIGDB · recorded 13 Jun 2026

Main Story: 5h
Main + Extras: 6h
Completionist: 10h

Age ratings

ESRB T ClassInd 14 GRAC 15 CERO D PEGI 16 ACB M USK 16

Game modes

Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player

Perspective

First person, Third person

Where to buy

External links

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Keywords

aliens, futuristic warfare, mech, character customization, grinding

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, mech, character customization, grinding, pvp, robots, androids, steam, achievements, online, campaign, king of the hill, tank, sequel, cross-platform multiplayer, silent protagonist, story rich, playstation network, boss fight, death match, steam achievements, pax west 2017, challenges, game critics awards, playstation trophies, dualshock 4 support for pc, leveling up, xbox one x enhanced, loot boxes, daily challenge, bow and arrow, microtransaction, black market, auto-aim, player vs player, player vs environment, xbox live, rpg elements, team deathmatch, fast traveling, online multiplayer achievements, the game awards - best score or music - nominee, the game awards 2017, the game awards - nominee, 4k ultra hd, vehicles, looter shooter, the game awards - best action game - nominee, the game awards - best art direction - nominee, the game awards - best audio design - nominee, the game awards - best multiplayer game - nominee, the game awards - best ongoing game - nominee

At a Glance

Critic Score: 82
Main Story (IGDB): 5h
Main + Extras (IGDB): 6h
Completionist (IGDB): 10h

Overview How it plays Media Community Behind the game

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Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 663,962 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
Co-op campaignIGDB · 1 Nov
Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 1 Nov

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Awards

Won

The Game Awards − Best Community Support — The Game Awards 2019

Nominated

The Game Awards − Best Community Support — The Game Awards 2023
The Game Awards − Best Community Support — The Game Awards 2022
The Game Awards − Best Ongoing — The Game Awards 2022
Golden Joystick Awards − Best Game Community — Golden Joystick Awards 2021
Golden Joystick Awards − Still Playing Award — Golden Joystick Awards 2021
British Academy Games Award for Evolving Game — BAFTA Games Awards 2020
The Game Awards − Best Community Support — The Game Awards 2020
The Game Awards − Best Ongoing — The Game Awards 2020
The Game Awards − Best Ongoing — The Game Awards 2019
British Academy Games Award for Audio Achievement — BAFTA Games Awards 2018
The Game Awards − Best Action — The Game Awards 2017
The Game Awards − Best Art Direction — The Game Awards 2017
The Game Awards − Best Audio Design — The Game Awards 2017
The Game Awards − Best Multiplayer — The Game Awards 2017
The Game Awards − Best Ongoing — The Game Awards 2017
The Game Awards − Best Score and Music — The Game Awards 2017

Open the awards page

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Story & setting

Setting

Set in Mars

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Purchases

In-app purchases, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026

This is the developer's own listing for the Steam version and doesn't describe what can be bought. Games that don't list it may still sell in-game content, and other platforms can differ.

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Elsewhere

Links via Wikidata (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 Oct 2026

Release dates

PlayStation 4: Sep 06, 2017
Xbox One: Sep 06, 2017
PC (Microsoft Windows): Oct 24, 2017
Google Stadia: Nov 19, 2019
PlayStation 5: Dec 08, 2020

All 6 release dates

Xbox Series X|S: Dec 08, 2020

Time to beat

IGDB · recorded 13 Jun 2026

Main Story: 5h
Main + Extras: 6h
Completionist: 10h

Keywords

aliens, futuristic warfare, mech, character customization, grinding, pvp, robots, androids

… All 53

, steam, achievements, online, campaign, king of the hill, tank, sequel, cross-platform multiplayer, silent protagonist, story rich, playstation network, boss fight, death match, steam achievements, pax west 2017, challenges, game critics awards, playstation trophies, dualshock 4 support for pc, leveling up, xbox one x enhanced, loot boxes, daily challenge, bow and arrow, microtransaction, black market, auto-aim, player vs player, player vs environment, xbox live, rpg elements, team deathmatch, fast traveling, online multiplayer achievements, the game awards - best score or music - nominee, the game awards 2017, the game awards - nominee, 4k ultra hd, vehicles, looter shooter, the game awards - best action game - nominee, the game awards - best art direction - nominee, the game awards - best audio design - nominee, the game awards - best multiplayer game - nominee, the game awards - best ongoing game - nominee

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