Destiny 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking Destiny 2 across the outlets.
How to find Archie in Destiny 2This guide explains how to find Archie, a robot dog, in Destiny 2 for the Monument of Triumph update. Archie is located in the Tower Bazaar, on the west side, near a balcony area with red rugs. Players can activate 'Good Boy Protocol' to pet him and complete the 'Can You Pet the Dog?' Triumph, earning 10 Legendary Marks.- How to complete the Oblation: Bloodline Exotic Mission in Destiny 2This guide provides instructions on how to complete the Oblation: Bloodline Exotic Mission in Destiny 2. The mission is described as a tribute to the game's community.
Destiny 3 Isn't in Development, But It May Have Been the Most Talked About Game of the Last WeekDespite Destiny 3 not being in development, it was the most talked-about game due to Destiny 2 reaching content completeness and fans petitioning Sony for a sequel. Bungie is now focusing on the poorly performing Marathon, while Sony faces financial write-offs and community frustration over its live service strategy.
How to complete the Distortions quest in Destiny 2This guide details how to complete the new Distortions quest in Destiny 2, an event introduced by Bungie to revitalize destination-based play. Players will need to complete a public event, then a Distortion event, gather Strange Matter, and finally follow a Strange Signal to defeat a Distorted enemy and unlock a high-tier weapon.
How to score a goal in the hidden net in Destiny 2This guide explains how to complete the GOOOAAAALLL!!! challenge in Destiny 2's Monuments of Triumph update. Players need to find a soccer ball in the Tower Hangar and kick it into a hidden net located within the old Future War Cult faction room to score a goal. Completing this challenge rewards players with Legendary Marks.
Destiny 2 shoots to the top of Steam's top sellers as fans of the MMO jump in for the final update, hoping Sony and…Destiny 2 has surged to the top of Steam's best-sellers list with its final update, Monument of Triumph, drawing in a large player count. This surge in popularity for the nearly nine-year-old first-person shooter has also seen its expansions rank highly on the charts. Players are reportedly hoping this success will encourage Sony to invest more in Bungie and the Destiny franchise.
Destiny 2's final update sees the MMO hit its highest Steam playercount in two yearsDestiny 2's final update, Monument of Triumph, has led to a significant surge in player numbers, reaching its highest concurrent player count on Steam in two years. The update, released on June 9, saw the MMO peak at over 167,000 players, a substantial increase from its pre-update average. This surge marks a notable resurgence for the game as Bungie concludes its support.
Destiny 2’s final update brings a huge number of Guardians back with the aptly-named Monument of TriumphDestiny 2 experienced a significant player surge on Steam following the release of its final live-service content update, Monument of Triumph. The update brought back a large number of players, achieving the game's highest player count since The Final Shape expansion, and includes features like the return of Sparrow Racing League and a refreshed Pantheon.- What is the Loose Change perk in Destiny 2?The Loose Change perk in Destiny 2 is a special ability that grants players a chance to generate Orbs of Power when they defeat enemies with Void damage. This perk can be particularly useful for builds focused on generating Super energy and supporting teammates.
- Pure Recollection PvE and PvP god rolls - Destiny 2The Pure Recollection shotgun in Destiny 2 is highlighted as a top-tier weapon for both PvE damage and PvP effectiveness when equipped with a 'god roll'. This guide focuses on identifying the best perk combinations for this weapon.
- Destiny 2's concurrent Steam players nearly doubles Marathon's peak on Monument of Triumph launchDestiny 2 saw its concurrent player count on Steam nearly double that of Marathon's peak following the launch of its final 'Monument of Triumph' content update. Over 150,000 players logged in to experience the update.
- Where to get the Old Lights Emblem in Destiny 2This guide explains how to obtain the Old Lights Emblem in Destiny 2, an emblem that serves as proof of player presence. The emblem is a cosmetic item awarded to players who participated in specific in-game events or periods.
Destiny 2’s Story Doesn’t Have To Be Over For TTRPG PlayersThis article explores how the narrative structure and communal storytelling of Destiny 2 can be translated into tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). It highlights several TTRPGs like LIGHT: Beacon Edition, Songs for the Dusk, The Brightest Things We Know, and Dungeons & Destiny as potential avenues for players to continue their Guardian's stories in a new medium.- Destiny 2 Hits Highest Player Count in Two Years Following Final Update's Release, Shatters Marathon's All-Time PeakDestiny 2 has reached its highest player count in two years following the release of its final update. This surge also saw the game shatter the all-time peak player count for Marathon.
Destiny 2 goes out as God intended: Amidst absurd streamer drama featuring four content creators, an esports org, a boutique PC maker, an ex-NFL star, and $180,000A complex legal dispute involving Destiny 2 streamer Jake Strauss, streamer Ari Smith, former NFL player Kenny Vaccaro's esports organization Gamers First, and boutique PC maker Evolve PCs has escalated. After Strauss won a $245,000 judgment against Vaccaro and G1 for an unpaid loan, the judgment was overturned due to a legal notice error. Subsequently, streamer Mitch Jones stepped in and provided Strauss with $180,000 to cover the initial loan and legal fees, though Strauss continues to pursue legal action against the scammers.
Destiny 2's final update crushes the Steam concurrents peak hit by last year's Edge of Fate expansionDestiny 2's final live service update, Monument of Triumph, has seen a surge in player activity on Steam, reaching over 164,000 concurrent players. This peak surpasses the numbers seen during the launch of the Edge of Fate expansion last year and the recent Episode: Echoes. The game is also currently the top seller on Steam due to a significant sale.- Destiny 2 Players Return In Huge Numbers For The Game’s Final Live-Service UpdateDestiny 2 has seen a significant surge in player numbers for its final live-service update, Monument of Triumph, which celebrates the game's history. As developer Bungie shifts its focus to the upcoming title Marathon, players are showing renewed engagement with the Destiny franchise.
Destiny 2 hasn't had this many players in years: fans flood the servers as final update sends Bungie's MMO off…Destiny 2 has seen a massive surge in player numbers following the release of the Monument of Triumph update, marking the end of active development for Bungie's MMO. Player counts on Steam have reached levels not seen since the Final Shape expansion, despite the game's previously low average player base. While the servers will remain online, no further updates are planned, leading to speculation and a fan petition for a Destiny 3.- Destiny 2’s final content update, Monument of Triumph, is officially going live todayBungie is releasing the final content update for Destiny 2, titled Monument of Triumph, on June 9th. This update includes gear improvements, the return of the Director, a new modifier, artifact revamps, new abilities, and activity schedules. Bungie will also share codes for unique cosmetic items on social media to commemorate the end of new content.
Destiny 2 Player Count Soars Above Marathon’s Highest Ever As Guardians Log On For Final UpdateDestiny 2 has seen a significant surge in player count on Steam, exceeding 160,000 concurrent players with the release of its final content update, "The Monument of Triumph." This peak player count is notably higher than the highest recorded for Bungie's upcoming game, Marathon. Despite some technical issues like server queues and error codes, the strong player engagement indicates continued interest in the game and has fueled discussions about a potential Destiny 3.