Destiny 2: Leak – It goes to Saturn, more towards “Open World”

Leaks about Destiny 2 have been circulating for a long time. One of them seems more credible than the others, as much of what this insider said has turned out to be true.

With “insider information” and “leaks” about games, it’s a tricky matter. Some people claim to have heard something and publish their “leaks”: information about games that are not yet intended for the public.

They do not provide sources for this information. The reputation of the leaker is crucial in determining whether they are believed or not.

A well-known and professional “leaker” about Destiny is journalist Jason Schreier, who writes for the US site Kotaku. He has proven in the past that he can indeed tap into sources at Activision and within the Destiny community. He has published several pieces of information before they became public.

Another leaker is “Shinobi602,” who calls himself an “industry insider.” He presents his sources and information in the NeoGaf forum – also about Destiny. “Shinobi602” is not always right, but he is often accurate.

This is why these leaks about Destiny 2 are plausible

In September 2016, Jason Schreier quoted anonymous sources on Kotaku saying that Destiny 2 would come to PC and would be a completely new game. Both turned out to be true.

Shinobi602 contributed in September 2016 to Schreier’s information with some details that we now know to be true:

• Destiny 2 will be released on PC
• The focus will be on the Cabal
• The Tower will not be in a “good condition.”

These statements date back to September 2016 – long before we all knew it would be this way.

Destiny 2: More open-world gameplay, heading to Saturn

So the question is, what else has the industry insider said?

These statements come from the same sources as the information that has already been confirmed:

• There are said to be open and larger areas with villages and outposts – fewer rigid boundaries. The goal is for players to be able to do something in the open world while waiting to enter an instanced activity.
• The Saturn will be added as a new game world, as well as various moons of Saturn. The Saturn area is expected to be larger than all previous game areas combined. YouTuber My Name is Byf suspects the story could take place on Saturn’s largest moon, “Titan.”
• There is definitely considerably more content coming after launch than with Destiny 1, as the game, the engine, and the live team have been aligned to support the game in this way. This aligns with Activision’s statements promising a steady flow of content.
• Bungie is contemplating space battles – but that is something for the future, for Destiny 3 or 4. Then the Guardians’ ship should become more significant.

For now, these statements should be taken with caution. In two weeks, on May 18, we will find out if there is any truth to them. A first gameplay stream for Destiny 2 will be released then.

More information about Destiny can be found here:

Destiny 2: Everything we know about the sequel in 2017