It has been a wild ride for Bungie’s popular space-shooter since launching three years ago, but the game is in a great place thanks to a steady stream of expansions, patches, anda split from Activision-Blizzardthat gave Bungie full control of the franchise. Xbox Game Pass players have been able to enjoy the base game—including the originalCurse of OsirisandWarmindexpansions—for some time, but now the fullDestiny 2experience to-date is available for the service.
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The thing that makesBeyondLightso distinctive is that the game will be shedding several regions from the game’s early release and a great deal of gear to make room for a new player experience. Completion-compulsive gamers may want to reviewall the items leavingDestiny 2beforeBeyond Lighthits to make sure they cover all their bases before the content is vaulted or erased.
The timing of the Game Pass release is auspicious for another reason as well. Bungierecentlycelebrated theDestinyfranchise’s sixth anniversaryby observing some of the title’s major milestones, including a staggering 8.6 billion hours played, and a grand total of 167 million Guardians who have played the title. For many players, that kind of continuity and ongoing community represents the game’s greatest appeal and value.
PC and PlayStation players who are hungry for more content are also in luck. Today’sDestiny 2patch also includes another significant update witha quest that pays a heartfelt tributeto an importantDestinyfranchise artist who passed last year. While long-time Guardians may not know Matt Helsom by name, his art has undoubtedly impacted their journey throughDestinyand it is touching to see a developer pay respects to an important contributor.
Destiny 2is now available on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One, with Stadia and next-gen releases on the way.
