Boom! And there it is. Activision and Bungie today officially announced details for Destiny 2. As rumored, the game will hit the PS4, Xbox One and PC on September 8th, 2017.
As is usual these days, Destiny 2 will be offered in the plain vanilla standard version, an $89.99 Game + Expansion Pass Bundle, a $99.99 Digital Deluxe Edition featuring premium digital content, a Limited Edition at $99.99, and last but not least, a $249.99 Collector’s Edition, which includes a useful Destiny 2 – Frontier Bag, the Expansion Pass, the premium digital content and a Cabal-themed Collector’s Box. See all the product shots for those below and also hop on over to Amazon to pre-order them already.
Who cares about all that stuff though… more important news includes a Destiny 2 Beta this summer, a gameplay reveal in May, and plenty of game info reveals between now and the September 8th release.
Of course, take a look at some art, packshots, trailer screenshots and the brand new reveal trailer below.
Destiny 2 ? “Rally the Troops” Worldwide Reveal Trailer:
Destiny 2 trailer screens:
Destiny 2 art, packshots:
Read on for all the info, including the announcement and the fact sheet.
Destiny 2 announcement:
Bungie and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc., announced Destiny 2, the sequel to the internationally acclaimed Destiny, a first-person action game that takes the player on an epic journey to defend humanity from annihilation. The official Destiny 2 reveal trailer, “Rally the Troops,” debuted a character-driven glimpse at Destiny 2’s story today. Additionally, the first hands-on gameplay reveal livestream will be broadcast around the world on May 18. The broadcast will showcase a variety of fun, action-oriented activities within Destiny 2, and will highlight the brand-new, epic adventure waiting for players. With a fresh start for all players right from the opening cinematic, Destiny 2 will expand across the globe with a worldwide release on September 8. Destiny 2 will be available on PlayStation 4 systems with additional, timed exclusive* content, Xbox One (PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription, respectively, required for significant features), and for the first time in Destiny’s history, a new platform to enjoy this universe will be offered. Destiny 2 is coming to PC!
“Destiny was the biggest launch of a new console video game franchise ever. Along with our incredibly talented partners at Bungie, we are focusing on making Destiny 2 even better, with state of the art first person action, an awesome new story, great characters, and thoughtful innovations that make the game more accessible to all different kinds of players,” said Activision CEO, Eric Hirshberg. “We’re also bringing Destiny 2 to the PC platform for the first time. Destiny 2 will make an already great game franchise better than ever.”
Bungie CEO, Pete Parsons, said, “The past three years have been incredibly inspiring and rewarding for Bungie. To know that millions of players around the world have forged lasting Destiny memories and even made it their hobby is truly humbling and we can’t wait to continue the journey.” He added, “We are looking forward to sharing a fresh, inviting story, and with the upcoming Destiny 2 Beta slated for this summer, we are eager to get feedback from millions of players around the world who will get a glimpse of the new adventures that will unfold for all of us. Together, with our partners at Activision, we are thrilled to get Destiny 2 in the hands of players in September.”
In Destiny 2, the last safe city on Earth has fallen and lay in ruins, occupied by a powerful new enemy and his elite army, the Red Legion. Every player creates their own character called a “Guardian,” humanity’s chosen protectors. As a Guardian in Destiny 2, players must master new abilities and weapons to reunite the city’s forces, stand together and fight back to reclaim their home. The official Destiny 2 reveal trailer, “Rally the Troops,” shows two of the Vanguard, leaders of the Guardians, inspiring the people of the last city in an impassioned (and occasionally sarcastic) call to arms. In Destiny 2 players will answer this call, embarking on a fresh story filled with new destinations around our solar system to explore, and an expansive amount of activities to discover. There is something for almost every type of gamer in Destiny 2, including gameplay for solo, cooperative and competitive players set within a vast, evolving and exciting universe.
Destiny 2 is currently Rating Pending (RP) by the ESRB and will be available at a suggested retail price of $59.99. The product line-up will also feature the Destiny 2 – Game + Expansion Pass Bundle at $89.99 SRP, the Destiny 2 – Digital Deluxe Edition featuring premium digital contentat $99.99 SRP, the Limited Edition at $99.99 SRP, and the Collector’s Edition, featuring a fully-wearable Destiny 2 – Frontier Bag, Expansion Pass, premium digital content and a Cabal-themed Collector’s Box for $249.99 SRP.
For more game information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com and follow the official Destiny social channels on Facebook and @DestinyTheGame on Instagram and Twitter. The community can interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net, Facebook, @Bungie on Twitter, and www.Twitch.tv/Bungie on Twitch.
Destiny 2 fact sheet:
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 players, Destiny 2 will deliver an adventure for new and existing players to embark on.
KEY FEATURES:
IMMERSIVE, CINEMATIC STORY
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. You will venture to mysterious, unexplored worlds of our solar system to discover an arsenal of weapons and devastating new combat abilities. To defeat the Red Legion and confront Ghaul, you must reunite humanity?s scattered heroes, stand together, and fight back to reclaim our home.
- Dramatic, Cinematic Story and Missions with Relatable Characters
- New Worlds and Stunning Environments to Explore with Action, Adventure, and Discoverable Rewards
- Gameplay Activities for All Types of Players: New, Returning, Casual, and Competitive
- Competitive PvP Gameplay with New Maps and Modes
- Customize Your Character with More Options Than Ever Before to Enhance Your Abilities
DESTINY 2 IS AVAILABLE ON PC
For the first time in Destiny?s history, Destiny 2 will be available on PC.JOIN THE BETA EARLY
Early access to the Destiny 2 beta? is slated for this summer with more announcements to come later. At launch, PlayStation gamers will also receive access to timed exclusive* content for Destiny 2.Retail
- Destiny 2: $59.99 SRP
- Destiny 2 ? Limited Edition: $99.99 SRP
- Destiny 2 ? Collector?s Edition: $249.99 SRP
Digital / ESD
- Destiny 2: $59.99 SRP
- Destiny 2 ? Game + Expansion Pass Bundle: $89.99 SRP
- Destiny 2 ? Digital Deluxe Edition: $99.99 SRP
PRODUCT BREAKDOWN:
- Destiny 2 – $59.99 SRP
- Available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC
- PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription respectively, required for significant features.
?Beta platform availability and launch date(s) TBD. See destinythegame.com/beta for details. Limited time only, while beta codes last, at participating retailers. Internet connection required. May require subscription for applicable platform, sold separately.
*Timed exclusive content until at least Fall 2018. More details to come this summer.