Destiny 2 for PC: New information on cheats, crosshair, cross-save

There is some information about the PC version of Destiny 2. There are now statements regarding expected issues with cheats and the aim control. Also, the CrossSave for Destiny 2 is now clear.

Destiny 2 on PC is not developed by Bungie itself

In an interview with PC Gamer, Bungie is somewhat sparse with information about the PC version, but there are some details:

• The PC version of Destiny 2 is not developed by Bungie itself, but by the Activision studio Vicarious Visions in Albany, New York. In December 2016, Bungie announced that they would collaborate with them. It is emphasized that this is not “outsourcing.” They consider the New Yorkers as an extended part of their own dev team. They are in regular contact with them, and it is a strong partnership.

  

• Regarding cheats, it is said: They know that there are significant differences between PC and consoles. They have dealt with many things that do not exist on consoles. And they want to consider as many of these things as possible as quickly as possible.

Maybe you’ll be able to take your console Guardian – maybe not

• Bungie also knows that some veterans would like to take their PS4 or Xbox One Guardian to PC. Here, they have no answer yet on whether this will be possible. Bungie understands the desire. It is something they have in mind, but there is no answer yet. It is a marathon, not a sprint.
• The features that Destiny 2 will bring to PC have already been presented here. The adjustable “Field of View” is coming; it was only disabled in the demo version.

  

System Requirements: You don’t need a supercomputer for Destiny 2

• There are still no exact details on the system requirements. You might expect some at E3. However, it sounds like the system requirements are moderate. You don’t need a super-modern PC to run Destiny 2 smoothly.

Destiny 2: Crosshair sits higher than on PS4/Xbox One

• There are some changes in the shooter gameplay. Destiny 2 is supposed to not feel like a console port on PC. On consoles, the crosshair is slightly below the center of the screen. On PC, it is exactly in the center of the screen.
• The way recoil works has also been adjusted for PC. The developers have reportedly invested “a lot of work” so that Destiny 2 plays like a great PC shooter.
• According to initial reports from Destiny 2 YouTubers, it might have been successful – (the gameplay in the video is not from the PC version, so the crosshair is a bit lower).

• Destiny 2 on PC will not be capped at 30 FPS. The demo version ran at 60 FPS with 4k. In the retail version, it is expected to go up to 144 FPS. According to Bungie and some YouTubers, the jump from 30 to 60 FPS does not greatly affect the gaming experience. However, what changes the feel of the game significantly, is the switch from controller to keyboard and mouse. Destiny 2 with mouse and keyboard seems to be a lot of fun. The game is described as “smooth.”

So much for the information from the interview with PC Gamer.

Destiny 2 Cross-Play/Cross-Save: Can I play Destiny 2 with friends on other platforms?

What fans can probably completely give up is the hope of some that “Cross-Play” or “Cross-Save” between the various platforms will be possible in Destiny 2.

“Leak” right before the release was nonsense

A supposed leak, a few hours before the reveal of Destiny 2, had raised hopes. It was said that thanks to Crosssave, one could play the same Guardian on PS4 and PC. The leak was especially pounced on by German gaming sites like a fat kid on a pack of Choco Crossies.

But the leak was nonsense, as we now know. The leak had promised not only Cross-Save but also 60 FPS on consoles. That was also nonsense.

Cross-Save will not happen, as Usgamer reports.

Anyone who wants to play with friends on other platforms will face difficulties. Bungie somewhat unhelpfully notes that new friends could be found through “Guided Games.” Thank you for the tip, Bungie!

More information about the PC version:

• The PC will be able to achieve 144 FPS if the computer is strong enough
• Destiny 2 PC will be exclusively distributed through Blizzard’s Battle.net
• The release date of Destiny 2 on PC will be delayed