Destiny 2

Destiny 2

by Bungie

About

Destiny 2: Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition About the GameDive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian's look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars. An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now. Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter. Titan Disciplined and proud, Titans are capable of both aggressive assaults and stalwart defenses. Set your hammer ablaze, crack the sky with lightning, and go toe-to-toe with any opponent. Your team will stand tall behind the strength of your shield. Warlock Warlocks weaponize the mysteries of the universe to sustain themselves and destroy their foes. Rain devastation on the battlefield and clear hordes of enemies in the blink of an eye. Those who stand with you will know the true power of the Light. Hunter Agile and daring, Hunters are quick on their feet and quicker on the draw. Fan the hammer of your golden gun, flow through enemies like the wind, or strike from the darkness. Find the enemy, take aim, and end the fight before it starts. Cooperative and Competitive MultiplayerPlay with or against your friends and other Guardians in various PvE and PvP game modes. Cooperative Multiplayer Exciting co-op adventures teeming await with rare and powerful rewards. Dive into the story with missions, quests, and patrols. Put together a small fireteam and secure the chest at the end of a quick Strike. Or test your team's skill with countless hours of raid progression – the ultimate challenge for any fireteam. You decide where your legend begins. Competitive Multiplayer Face off against other players in fast-paced free-for-all skirmishes, team arenas, and PvE/PvP hybrid competitions. Mark special competitions like Iron Banner on your calendar and collect limited-time rewards before they're gone. Exotic Weapons and ArmorThousands of weapons, millions of options. Discover new gear combinations and define your own personal style. The hunt for the perfect arsenal begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current player count for Destiny 2?

A.Player counts fluctuate by platform and time; third‑party trackers report roughly 15k–25k concurrent players on Steam right now and estimated 1.0–1.5 million monthly active players across all platforms (early December 2025).

destiny 2 player count

Q.Where can I find Destiny 2 player statistics, like Steam Charts?

A.For Steam-level player counts use Steam Charts and SteamDB; for per-player and leaderboard stats use Destiny Tracker (Tracker.gg) or other community sites; developers and apps can pull raw data from the official Bungie API.

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Q.Is Destiny 2 currently online? How can I check the server status?

A.I can’t confirm live server status from here — to see if Destiny 2 is online right now, check Bungie’s official status pages (the Destiny Server & Update Status article and the Bungie Server Status feed) and real‑time outage trackers like DownDetector or platform status pages.

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Q.What are some good builds to use in Destiny 2?

A.Three solid, widely-used builds define the 2025 Destiny 2 meta: a melee-focused Hunter using Liar's Handshake, a Void Warlock with Chaos Reach and Geomag Stabilizers, and a Strand Titan leveraging Melas Panoplia. Each emphasizes ability uptime, strong exotics, and flexible weapon options for PvE and PvP.

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Q.Are there any Star Wars inspired elements or crossovers in Destiny 2?

A.Yes—Destiny 2 has Star Wars-inspired elements, first via official crossovers in early 2025 and then a larger Star Wars–themed expansion later that year. Lucasfilm collaboration has brought armor, cosmetics, and weapons that nod to Star Wars, but it’s not a full canonical crossover; it’s Star Wars aesthetics woven into Destiny’s world.

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Q.What is Destiny 2: Renegades?

A.Destiny 2: Renegades is a Star Wars–inspired, paid expansion released December 2, 2025, as part of the Year of Prophecy. It adds new narrative chapters, a Lawless Frontier, a three-player dungeon, and Star Wars–themed gear while weaving into Destiny 2’s ongoing Fate Saga.

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Q.Can I get a lightsaber in Destiny 2?

A.Yes—Destiny 2 now includes a lightsaber-style weapon. The Praxic Blade, introduced with the Renegades expansion (December 2, 2025), lets Guardians wield a Star Wars-inspired blade and customize its color via crystals.

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Q.What are the reviews saying about Destiny 2: Renegades?

A.Early reviews for Destiny 2: Renegades are mixed: critics praise its Star Wars-inspired tone and the Lawless Frontier concept, but some question value for money and the depth of content at launch. Community feedback is also mixed, and the critic Metacritic score hadn’t posted yet at launch.

destiny 2 renegades review

Q.How do I complete the 'Fire and Ice' mission in Destiny 2?

A.Complete Fire and Ice by finishing the Renegades Exotic mission to earn the Praxic Blade, then solve a multi-part orb puzzle and defeat the Disciple of Harrow to access the Praxic Vault.

destiny 2 fire and ice mission

Q.How many players are currently playing Destiny 2: Renegades?

A.Destiny 2: Renegades did not publish a real-time player count, but on its launch day (Dec 2, 2025) it peaked at about 71,278 concurrent players on Steam. Current, exact figures for Renegades alone aren’t publicly updated, and overall Destiny 2 Steam activity has trended lower since late 2025.

destiny 2 renegades player count

Q.What is 'Impact Core' in Destiny 2?

A.Impact Core is an Exotic Power Core for Destiny 2 that lets the Praxic Blade's melee attacks apply an elemental effect matching your current Super. It’s not craftable and must be obtained and slotted onto the blade.

destiny 2 impact core

Q.Do you have a guide for the 'Fire and Ice' mission in Destiny 2?

A.Yes—here's a compact guide to Destiny 2's Fire and Ice Exotic mission (Renegades), covering vault access, the Ascendant Plane puzzle, the Blight-energy mechanic, the final boss, and the Praxic Blade reward.

destiny 2 fire and ice mission guide

Q.What are the catalysts for Praxic Blade in Destiny 2?

A.The Praxic Blade has four catalysts: Echoing Blade, Upper Hand, Hyperblade, and Energy Conduit. Three are earned in the Fire and Ice Exotic Mission, while Energy Conduit becomes available via the Equilibrium dungeon.

destiny 2 praxic blade catalysts

Q.What is 'Fire and Ice' in Destiny 2?

A.Fire and Ice is Destiny 2's Renegades Exotic Mission that unlocks the Praxic Blade, a Lightsaber-style exotic sword, after completing a multi-part traversal and boss encounter.

destiny 2 fire and ice

Q.When was Destiny 2: Renegades released?

A.Destiny 2: Renegades was released on December 2, 2025.

destiny 2 renegades release date

Screenshots

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Game Information

Genre
Action
Release Date
Oct 1, 2019
Publisher
Bungie
Last Updated
December 5, 2025

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