Bungie · 2014 · 4 platforms
Destiny
Bungie has emphasized that the universe of Destiny will be "alive".
Role-playing (RPG)Shooter
01 — About
The story
Bungie has emphasized that the universe of Destiny will be "alive". Events may happen in-game that are not necessarily controlled or planned by the developer, which will help to create a dynamic developing experience for Bungie and a dynamic playing experience for gamers. The game's style has been described a first-person shooter that will incorporate massively multiplayer online game (MMO) elements, but Bungie has avoided defining Destiny as a traditional MMO game. Instead, the game has been referred to as a "shared-world shooter," as it lacks many of the characteristics of a traditional MMO game. For instance, rather than players being able to see and interact with all other players in the game or on a particular server—as is the case in many conventional MMO games—Destiny will include on-the-fly matchmaking that will allow players to see and interact only with other players with whom they are "matched" by the game. Destiny will incorporate a new game engine that allows global illuminations and real-time dynamic lighting to occur together. An innovation in Bungie's "hopper" technology, which has been the backbone for Halo's matchmaking system, will allow better player matchmaking in order to create a more natural experience in either cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes.
Setting Destiny is set in the distant future, after an event referred to as the Collapse ended the Golden Age that was started by the discovery of The Traveler, and pushed humanity to the brink of extinction. The force responsible for the Collapse is known as The Darkness, and indirectly acts as the primary antagonist. Battles against the forces of The Darkness are fought at various locations throughout the Solar System. Plot The game begins with the player's Ghost resurrecting them as a Guardian, after having been dead for an unknown length of time. The Guardian is quickly forced to fight Fallen who have inhabited the ruins of the nearby Cosmodrome in Old Russia. The Guardian, with the aid of their Ghost, is able to secure a jumpship and escape to The Tower that houses the Guardians on The City border. After being outfitted and introduced to the Vanguard, and Gunsmith, the duo learn from Amanda Holliday that their Arcadia Class Jumpship is missing its Warp Drive, a component necessary for interplanetary travel. Due to the scarcity of the part and flyable jumpships in general, the Guardian is forced to return to where they found the ship in an attempt to find the part.
02 — At a glance
Metascore
76/100
Excellent — broadly acclaimed by press and players.
Age
PEGI 16+
Released
Sep 09 2014
Platforms
PlayStation 3PlayStation 4Xbox 360Xbox One
Developer
Bungie
Publisher
Activision
Genres
Role-playing (RPG)Shooter
03 — World & gameplay
Technical sheet
Classification
- Franchise
- Game modes
- Perspective
- Engine
Multiplayer
- OnlineUp to 16 players
- Online co-opUp to 8 players
- Co-op campaign
- Drop-in / drop-out
IGDB details for: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
04 — Age ratings
Mature audiences
06 — How long is this game?
Source: HowLongToBeat
Estimated duration
- Main Story5.5h
- Main + Extras10.8h
- Completionist26.2h
07 — Media
See it in action
08 — Editions
Pick your version
Ghost Edition
This version includes: - Limited Edition SteelBook Case and Game Disc. - Ghost Replica. - Letter of Introduction. - Golden Age Relics. - Guardian Folio. - Postcards from the Golden Age. - Antique Star Chart. - Collector’s Edition Digital Content
Digital Guardian Edition
The Destiny Digital Guardian Edition is an edition of Destiny that can only be obtained as a digital download. It is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. The Digital Guardian Edition includes the following: - Digital download of Destiny - Pre-order bonus of early access to several pieces of Vanguard armor and weapons and Vanguard player emblem - Collector’s Edition Digital Content: The City has provided you with a cache of items to start you on your journey, including: - A Unique Ghost Casing - An Exclusive Player Emblem - An Exclusive Player Ship Skin - Includes the Destiny Expansion Pass (a season pass for two future Destiny expansion packs, including The Dark Below and House of Wolves)
Limited Edition
The Limited Edition includes everything that's in the Ghost Edition minus the Ghost replica, letter of introduction and Golden Age Relics pack. The contents is as follows: - Limited Edition SteelBook Case and Game Disc - Guardian Folio, containing: - “Arms and Armament” Field Guide: Many believe the weapons and armor featured in this record are a myth. You will learn the truth. - Postcards from the Golden Age: Our worlds have been claimed by our enemies. Now, it’s time to take them back. - Antique Star Chart: Explore the wild frontiers of our solar system. Discover all that we have lost. Collector’s Edition Digital Content: The City has provided you with a cache of items to start you on your journey, including: - A Unique Ghost Casing - An Exclusive Player Emblem - An Exclusive Player Ship Skin Destiny Expansion Pass - The Destiny Limited Edition also includes the Destiny Expansion Pass. Vanguard Armory - As an added incentive to pre-order, players will gain early access to the Vanguard Armory which includes nine weapons, three helmets and an emblem. According to the Bungie, these items will be attainable through gameplay for those that choose not to pre-order.
09 — Expansions
DLC & extensions
Destiny: The Taken King Legendary Edition features the complete Destiny experience including The Taken King, the next great Destiny adventure, Destiny, Expansion I: The Dark Below and Expansion II: House of Wolves. Unite with 20 million Guardians in the fight to defend our universe and Become Legend.
Destiny - The Collection is a great way for Guardians to embark on journeys they may have missed, as well as a perfect starting point for new players who want to join the Destiny community. Explore the ancient ruins of our solar system as you immerse yourself in a cinematic single-player campaign. Join up with friends in three or six player co-op activities. Spar with your fellow players in a variety of competitive multiplayer modes. Upgrade your character to create a powerful hero as unique as yourself. Become Legend.
Expand your Destiny adventure with a wealth of weapons, armor, and gear earned in new story quests and missions, three new competitive multiplayer arenas, and a new Strike and Raid. Beneath the surface of the Moon, a long-forgotten enemy stirs. Survive the true depths of the Hellmouth, and stop its dark army from invading Earth.
Expand your Destiny adventure with a wealth of weapons, armor, and gear to earn in new story missions, three new competitive multiplayer maps, and a new cooperative Strike. Expansion II introduces a new competitive elimination mode in the Crucible and an all-new arena activity – The Prison of Elders. The Reef is open. Join the Awoken and hunt down the Fallen rising against us.
Destiny: The Taken King - Legendary Edition is perfect for new and existing Guardians that are ready to jump into the Destiny universe or continue to carve their legend in the stars. The Legendary Edition features the complete Destiny experience including The Taken King, the next evolution in the Destiny universe, Destiny, Expansion I: The Dark Below and Expansion II: House of Wolves. Unite with 20 million Guardians in the fight to defeat Earth's enemies, reclaim all that we have lost, and Become Legend.
Destiny: Rise of Iron is the next highly anticipated expansion to the Destiny universe. It features an all new cinematic story campaign set within The Plaguelands, a brand new location on Earth. Under the command of Lord Saladin you will face a new faction of Fallen Devils, the Splicers, while unravelling the mystery of the Iron Lords. Rise of Iron features new weapons, armor, and gear, as well as a new cooperative three-player Strike, a new mode and maps for the Crucible competitive multiplayer, and an all new six-player cooperative Raid.
12 — Price history
Last 90 days
13 — Community voice
What players say
14 — In the same franchise
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