Destiny will be getting a "full sequel" in 2017, Activision has confirmed in its latest financials report. If you've been keeping up with Bungie's shooter over the last few months, though, this should come as little surprise; the developer previously revealed that a new game is in the works, and there have been quite a few leaks regarding Destiny 2. Still, written proof never hurts.
According to the report, the publisher aims to "broaden the franchise's global reach, which along with follow-on content plans, sets the stage for growth". In other words, Activision's looking to capture a bigger audience with the sequel, which we can certainly see it doing if the game shows real promise.
So, what does a "full sequel" mean, exactly? Well, it's difficult to read into just two words, but what's been clear for a while is that this won't just be some sort of large expansion. In fact, leaks have suggested that it'll have very little do with the first game at all - it even sounds like existing Guardians won't carry over to the next instalment. Some players will be p*ssed, but it makes sense.
From our point of view, Destiny 2 is primed to build upon everything that the first game got right. Bungie's now got several years of experience under its belt with this sort of project, and we're confident that we'll see the benefits in this upcoming sequel. What's more, Destiny 2 obviously won't be held back by last-gen hardware, which the original Destiny dropped support for last year.
Do you have high hopes for Destiny 2? Anticipate an eyeful at E3 2017 in the comments section below.
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If characters carried over I don't think I'd be interested in buying D2, I've had the same character for nearly 3 years now. I hope they leave everything behind from the vanilla Destiny, Besides game modes obviously.
Oh, goodie.
Another entry in the series I can totally ignore.
Hype, hope they learnt from their mistakes. But I got 150-200 hours of fun out of D1 despite its problems. I know some people who got 1000+ lol. Madmen!!
All I'm hoping for is that the rating goes from T to M. Not necessarily a must but it would be nice to have more alien blood effects as I scream at the tv "DIE DIE DIE" and as I don't mind little kids playing, it would be a lot more balanced if they shot for a more mature audience. That is all (:
I got the game at launch but because I was in the Alpha and Beta, I was already really sick of the opening areas and kind of fell off of it. I had the first expansion but never even played it, and have ignored the rest since then, figuring I'd just cut my losses. I really liked the shooting, but it was too grindy for me. Less like an MP FPS and more like an MMO in that regard. Hopefully there's less of that in the second as I really liked the mechanics. Doubt it though, gotta keep people grinding....
Oh boy, I can't wait for the media blitz from that. Predicting it will be worse than the 2 weeks leading up to PS4 Pro!
yay.........
@kyleforrester87 888 hours lol that's with a couple of hefty breaks.
@glassmusic you can just play PvP its all levelled off or stuff like strikes, don't even have to think about levelling up, just enjoy the game, ah well
Really wanted to like Destiny but I thought it was completely pants on playing it for an hour. Still can't get my head round why it's so popular. It all feels so so lazy and cliche with all the design being so boring. And the story! What the hell was that? Awful. But they got the shooting right so no worries.
I am curious to see what they do with this one, they've had plenty of time to make things more interesting, but those dlc prices weren't exactly customer friendly so I for one will take quite a lot of convincing.
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi lol yeah I see the hardcore are still at it in the Destiny Tw*ts group
I'm keen for a new destiny... always thought the game could do a lot more, I'm hoping the sequel will prove me right.
@kyleforrester87
Dude - you're making me feel bad about my current 1801! LOL! I definitely got my money's worth out of this game...
Seriously though, I am looking forward to #2. And I DO want to start fresh. If they want to "carry over" something, have it be a favorite shader or ship or something cosmetic - nothing affecting gameplay. That would be best, IMO.
Love the headline. Activison of a...
You better change it, only @rjejr can get away with misspelling a dev's name
I just want to know will there be a new destiny 2 PS4 bundle because if there is I'm getting it when it comes out
Hmmm... borderlands 1 into a better sequel. Assassins creed 1 into a better sequel. Halo 1 into a better sequel. Come on Bungie you can do it!
What can we say Activision loves their money. I remember them saying when Destiny first came out that Destiny was going to ha e a 10 year lifespan. 10 years sure came quick huh Activision.
First I hope they put full match making into D2 and I mean anything where you can team up make it match making!! (Follow The Division EVERYTHING!!) plus I will leave it a year or so.... then I can buy the FULL game (being sarcastic) what I mean is the base game plus all the DLC packs and get it all for £35!!
You f£&ked me over once and I've learnt from it!
Ooo can't wait to see what changes have been made from the first game. I've loved the last few expansions.
@Tasuki pretty sure everyone misunderstood the 10 year thing. I don't think they ever said that Destiny 1 will exist for 10 years without a sequel.
I'm game, I'm unsure why everyone lambasts Destiny. You get your moneys worth. Trust me I've played the last guardian, if you want to know a waste of money there you go.
@Tasuki
I am sure the "10 year plan" was worded to imply that there would be three , three year trilogy installments with constant updates and support (read DLC) .
@themcnoisy
That's a heck of a hand grenade you've thrown there!
@sinalefa What can I say, I'm a stylish and ahead of my time trendsetter.
Are we expecting a stronger single player campaign in the sequel? Never even looked into the first game b/c it seems to be so online focused.
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2017/02/star_wars_battlefront_2_will_have_a_single_player_campaign
Also, 3rd person? The other reason I never looked into the first game.
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2014/09/talking_point_would_you_play_destiny_in_third_person
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