Bungie sent out the E3 2017 press kit, which contains a ton of Destiny 2 screenshots - most of them grabbed at 4K resolution. We've also posted the official fact sheet, detailing the game's features and modes - you can find it just after the Destiny 2 screenshots.
Don't miss our previous Destiny 2 reports from E3 2017, including the PC release date and the very first PC gameplay at 4K@60FPS.
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PlayStation 4 Timed Exclusive Content
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 new, returning, casual, and competitive players, Destiny 2 will deliver an experience for new and existing players to discover.
⦁ Cinematic Story with Relatable Characters
Humanity has fallen to an overwhelming invasion force, led by Lord Ghaul, the imposing commander of the brutal Red Legion. He has stripped Guardians of their power, and forced the survivors to flee their home. Players will venture out into our solar system to discover an arsenal of weapons and devastating new combat abilities. To defeat the Red Legion and confront Ghaul, they must reunite humanity’s scattered heroes, stand together, and fight back to reclaim our home.
⦁ Four New Stunning Worlds to Explore with New Features
Destinations of Destiny 2
⦁ European Dead Zone – The largest destination yet featuring a lush forest, abandoned town, a cave system below the surface, and a Red Legion military base to explore and contest.
⦁ Titan – One of Saturn’s Moons where Commander Zavala is regrouping at the hands of Ghaul. There is no land on Titan. Instead, players explore a series of Golden Age platforms surrounded by a rolling ocean.
⦁ Nessus – a strange and unstable planetoid that has been fully consumed by the Vex where players will find Cayde-6 is caught up in his own adventures in a stunning landscape of sheer walls, lush canyons, and creepy Vex caverns.
⦁ Io – A moon of Jupiter, where Ikora Rey has gone in search of answers. Io is the last known site the Traveler visited during the Golden Age, it’s now occupied by our enemies.
All New Director
Your guide throughout Destiny 2 in your search for Adventures, Lost Sectors, new Public Events, and more. Players can pick a landing zone, explore, and seamlessly jump into other activities in game.Adventures
⦁ Shorter missions with self-contained stories for players to learn more about the Destiny 2 universe and the characters that live there.
Lost Sectors
⦁ Scattered, enemy dungeon layers throughout the world you can discover with unique boss enemies guarding treasure to earn.
Public Events
⦁ Unique, optional, dynamic combat activities that players can join on the fly as they roam around the world solo or with up to nine other players.
⦁ Action, Adventure, and Gameplay Activities for All Types of Players: New, Returning, Casual, and Competitive
Play Solo or with Friends
⦁ Story Campaign – Narrative of Destiny 2’s cinematic story where players can also explore in Adventures, Patrols, Lost Sectors, Quests, and Public Events.
Join Friends to Complete Cooperative Experiences
⦁ Strikes – Three-player missions in Destiny 2.
⦁ The Raid – Six-player missions with incredible challenges and rewards.
Face-off Against Opponents in Competitive Experiences
⦁ The Crucible: Competitive 4v4 PvP Gameplay with New Modes and Maps
⦁ Countdown is a new competitive mode where players spawn on either Offense or Defense, and when the round ends you swap sides and roles. The goal is to plant a bomb at the enemy base, and then defend it until it explodes. Each round is worth one point. First team to six wins. To revive a teammate, you must use a revive token. Power weapon ammo is only granted to the one player who pulls it. Working as a team is the key to victory.
Clan Creation Feature
⦁ New integrated system that allows friends to bring their community and unique culture to the forefront of Destiny. Clans have been fully integrated into the game and will provide official banners, invitations, and their own rewards and experience systems for all members.
Guided Games
⦁ A new feature that brings solo players and clan communities together to play Destiny 2’s most challenging activities including Raids, Trials and Nightfall Strikes.
Three New Subclasses
⦁ Dawnblade Warlock
⦁ Rises like a phoenix from the ashes and rains down flaming swords.
⦁ Sentinel Titan
⦁ Conjure a shield to deflect enemy fire and take down opponents at range.
⦁ Arcstrider Hunter
Summons an electric bow staff to devastate multiple enemies at close range.⦁ Destiny 2 is Now Available for Pre-Order Through Battle.net
The PC version is scheduled to release on October 24, 2017 and will feature:
⦁ 4k Resolution Support (3820x2160)
⦁ Uncapped framerate
⦁ Full mouse and keyboard support with custom key mapping
⦁ Text chat
⦁ Adjustable Field of View
⦁ Detailed PC settings screen
⦁ 21:9 monitor support
⦁ PlayStation Exclusive Content
At launch, PlayStation gamers will get access to additional timed exclusive content including:
a competitive multiplayer map, a three-player cooperative Strike, a personalized ship, 3 Legendary Armor Sets, and an Exotic Sniper Rifle.
