Destiny 2 Reviews

It is difficult to review a title as integral to my life as a gamer as Destiny 2. The discussions about monetization, content vaulting, and corporate interference will always be a lasting reminder of what could have been, and for many who do not read beyond the headlines, that is all Destiny will ever be. But beneath the criticism is something special: a game that created memories I will carry for the rest of my life. At its core, Destiny 2 solved an impossible problem. Namely, how do you turn a twenty second combat loop into a decade long journey? The answer was to create the base feeling shooter I have ever played. Every weapon felt curated, every ability impactful and every expansion added new layers to a sandbox or blended gunplay, movement, and space magic in a way that has never been successfully replicated. The sauce kept me logging in, but the experiences and memories kept me invested. I remember queuing up for the worlds first race for Deep Stone Crypt, seeing what the devs had cooked up this time as I was slaughtered without remorse. I remember the feeling of finally getting Conditional Finality after countless beatdowns of Nezarec. I remember my nerves and adrenaline of locking in at the gates of the Lighthouse for my first ever flawless as a solo and carrying my fireteam to victory on my back in that final match. But most of all i remember the victories, the wipes, and the fun of playing with my friends throughout my journey. Everyone got their hero moment, and the moments of triumph were genuinely earned. Destiny 2 was never meant to last forever. No live-service game can. But for 10+ years it has delivered excitement, challenge, friendship, frustration, relief, disappointment and ecstasy unlike any other game i have ever played. It was perfect in its imperfection, and i am grateful for all 7777 hours alongside my fellow Guardians.

Eyes up guardians. This final update shows how much love the devs had for this game, and how upper management and Peter Piss Pants Parsons destroyed its legacy.

Have put around 900 hours in this game. Pretty good so far. Wish Sony kept supporting development.

Yes, today (9th June 2026) is the last Destiny 2 content update. Yes, it's a mess to play for beginners. Yes, you need an experienced Guardian friend to help you out (that's the only way I got into this 1000 hours ago) Yes, it's still fun, I'd argue the best it's been now that the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ DIRECTOR IS BACK. ♥♥♥♥ the Portal. Yes, I wasted money on some of the garbage expansions. Yes, the other ones were really ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ good. Yes, I will cherish this game until the day I'm buried. I love you Destiny 2, thanks for making COVID bearable and the endless hours of laughs, raids and fun with friends, I hope someday I get to play something close to what I felt playing you that manages to entertain myself and my friends simultaneously, but I frankly doubt it. Yes, I enjoy Marathon a lot. Two games can be good and not be mutually exclusive when it comes to appreciation (or not). Anyway, #WeWantDestiny3 #♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Despite everything, You're my favorite. Don't ever forget that

There has never been a game harder for me to review. First because of what the game is : an ever (or so we thought) evolving world. And second because of the emotional baggage I carry with it. It is like reviewing not a single course of a restaurant you love, but the whole menu, heck menus. All of them, through all of the staff changes and years. This game is, has been, a journey. One too long to sum up in a paragraph, too emotional and vast to reduce into a review. A journey that is so uniquely mine. So maybe we should not think of this journey, and instead turn to its legacy. You are its legacy dear reader. If you have not taken your first step in Destiny, then try. Make your own journey. Immerse yourself in its sprawling universe. Meet the characters we have come to love for more than a decade. Discover all that the Sol system has to offer in this last update. Explore, lose yourself and find secrets at every turn. For the more hardy amongst you, take on Destiny’s fearsome raids, dungeons and pantheon. Dare to complete them in the highest of difficulties. And if you enjoy it. If this experience fills you with joy, go further. Leave the confines of the game and explore the internet in search of the stories you missed, those of the community. Maybe like me and countless others, you’ll make lifelong friends or deepen the connections you already had. Maybe this game can become a place for you to hang out alone or with friends, as it has been for so many of us. One that feels like home. Live the Legend, become the Legend. There has been this long standing inside joke in the Destiny community : “I hate this game, it’s my favorite”.... But it was not hate, it was frustration, born of unreached potential. We all could see what the game could be, players and Devs alike, but business decisions and mismanagement kept this potential from ever fully blossoming in the long run. Until today, in its last breath, where the Devs were able to give us what they and we wanted : A place we could return to, always. Sure I would have loved to get Forsaken back in the game, or even Red War however unlikely it was, but this is one of the best updates we ever got. I can still hear the unknown calling, do you ? Destiny is unique and can’t be replicated by any other game. I love playing Warframe, it’s great, but it is not Destiny. I love playing Helldivers 2, it’s unbridled fun, but it is not Destiny. Destiny is irreplaceable. It is, however, not lightning in a bottle. For Bungie themselves, over the years, have succeeded in capturing this elusive thunder again and again. My only wish is that they get to do it again, on their own terms. To the Destiny 2 Teams over the years, Thank You. Thank you for your devotion, thank you for being brave in difficult times, thank you for all that you sacrificed in order to make this game as great as it could be. You are my favorites, don’t ever forget that. To my fellow Guardians, shine bright into the unknown.

its hard to express in words how i feel about d2 after all this time so ill just share an experience. when i first started the game i saw the video of prof broman starting d2 day 1 bungie showed him his achievments and clears with his teammates and date and he was crying happy tears i didnt get it then i thought thats a bit much but when that eventual d3 hits and they show me my past achievements video i think ill be bawling my eyes out. some of the best memories in gaming have been from this game some i dont think ill ever forget, it gave me so many lifelong friends but all things must come to an end i hope to come back to my charecters one day i hope my friends come back too but if this is truly the end thats alright aswell d2 has done its job and then some it brought people together like no other game

It's better than 99.99% of the games on Steam. It's simply the best social co-op game I've ever played. There's nothing better than sitting in a dungeon or on a mission with three friends, or being in a Discord call with six people while tackling a raid. Working together to defeat a boss, executing mechanics, making callouts, chatting between encounters, and sharing the loot afterwards creates an experience that's hard to find anywhere else. The game isn't just about the gameplay—it's about helping each other, teaching new players, and creating unforgettable memories with friends. Those are the kinds of moments you simply won't get in most other games. The gunplay is absolutely top-notch. The variety of weapons is incredible, and each one feels unique in the way it looks, sounds, and plays. I've never seen another game offer this much weapon diversity while still making every weapon feel satisfying to use. The Witch Queen is one of the most iconic campaigns I've ever played. The storytelling, missions, and atmosphere are outstanding, and the cinematics are absolutely stunning. Few games manage to deliver moments on that level. If you're new and need people to play with, look for LFG Discord servers. Not everyone will be willing to help, but if you mention that you're new and looking for a clan, you'll find plenty of passionate players who are happy to teach, guide, and help you get started. The Destiny community has its bad apples, but it also has some of the most dedicated and welcoming players I've ever met. On a side note, I don't believe the game is reaching the end of its journey because players stopped caring. In my opinion, it's largely the result of decisions made by the developers over the last two years. The game was put on the back burner, less money and effort were invested into its development, and resources were redirected elsewhere. On top of that, several questionable design and business decisions hurt the overall player experience and drove people away. Despite all of that, the core game remains incredible. If the developers had continued to invest in high-quality content, listened more closely to player feedback, and given the game the attention it deserved, I genuinely believe it would still be one of the most-played games on Steam. The demand was always there, and the community was passionate enough to support it. It declined because the support behind it wasn't what it used to be by the developer anymore. Destiny still offers some of the best co-op experiences, raids, dungeons, gunplay, and memories in gaming. That's why so many players are still hoping for a true successor. #WewantDestiny3

Been a hater for a long time because I felt like this game never came close to a fraction of its potential. But now that the monetization has been gutted, and you can just play everything(except the stuff they deleted lol) for cheap with no FOMO and no worrying about catching up to endgame players, it's quite pleasant to play.

Destiny raised me when my parents didn't want to. Say what you want about the game, but at its core there was never anything like it