Destiny 2 PC: Release Date, System Requirements – All Information about the PC Version

All information about the PC version of Destiny 2 can be found here in the overview. When is the release date, what time does it start, and what are the system requirements?

Many Guardians and all PC players who want to become Guardians are already getting restless: Because the Destiny universe finally comes to PC with Destiny 2. About a month and a half after the launch on PS4 and Xbox One, the Guardian community is growing – the PC launch is imminent!

If you want to face Ghaul and his Red Legion on your computer, there are a few things to consider. This guide provides all the information about the PC version of Destiny 2 at a glance.

Release date and start time of the PC version of Destiny 2

When does Destiny 2 start on PC in Germany?

• The official release date is October 24, 2017, at 7 PM. That is a Tuesday. This date applies to the disc version and the digital version via battle.net.

The servers will go online worldwide at the same time. If you are located outside Central Europe on that date, you can see the global start times here:

Why is Destiny 2 coming to PC so late? According to official statements from Bungie, the developers need a little more time to make the PC version as good as possible. The fact that console Guardians now have a huge head start and numerous secrets have long been solved still frustrates many PC players.

Destiny 2 on PC – Preload, Download, and Launch via battle.net

If you have purchased Destiny 2, you can start it from the launch date via battle.net or the Blizzard app. If you want to buy the digital version, the download and installation is only possible through battle.net – Destiny 2 is not available via Steam and other launchers.

You can download the required game data in advance. On October 18, the preload starts.

Important: You can now link your battle.net account with Bungie.net. To do this, visit the Bungie page, select “Register” and then connect with battle.net. This is necessary to utilize Clan features in the game, among other things.

System requirements – The necessary PC specs

Is your PC suitable for “Destiny 2”? Here are the official system requirements.

On the left side, you see the minimum system requirements and on the right side the recommended (click on the graphic to enlarge):

You will need 68 GB of storage space.

Control with Mouse and Keyboard – Key Mapping and Aim Assist

So you don’t bang on the keys wildly and confused when you take your first steps as a Guardian on PC, we have a graphic for controlling with mouse and keyboard for you:

The key mapping can be customized. By the way, it is also possible to play with a controller. Interestingly, you can seamlessly switch between mouse/keyboard and a connected controller.

Here’s an important topic: Read about the aim assist with mouse/keyboard and controller on PC here.

Content and Gameplay of the PC Version of Destiny 2 – 4k and over 60 FPS

The PC version of Destiny 2 will largely deliver the same game content as the console version – only the PlayStation exclusive content is missing.

When various weekly endgame contents start on PC can be viewed in this roadmap:

Here you can find two overview articles about the game content of Destiny 2:

• What’s new in PvE? – All information about the PvE content
• Everything new in the Crucible? – These are the PvP innovations

Compared to consoles, the PC has several technical advantages:

• 4K is supported
• The FPS are uncapped – depending on your computer, you can easily exceed 60 frames per second
• HDR is supported
• Additionally, there are some “custom features” for the PC
• How to increase the FPS in Destiny 2, we show you here.

Important: Crossplay and Cross-Save are not possible. You cannot play with console players (PS4 and Xbox One) or transfer your save files.

The feedback so far for the PC version of Destiny 2 has been overwhelmingly positive. With a powerful PC, the MMO shooter looks outstanding and feels excellent thanks to the high FPS numbers. You can see gameplay here:

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Is Destiny 2 worth it for PC? Tips and advice for beginners

According to reviews on Metacritic, Destiny 2 is an excellent game. Out of a possible 100 points, the MMO shooter received an average of 85 points (PS4, based on 92 reviews) or 87 points (Xbox One, based on 18 reviews). The gunplay is particularly praised – Destiny 2 just plays great.

Despite these top ratings, there is currently a lot of criticism from many users. The main reason: There is too little to do in the endgame, with complaints about the lack of variety and long-term motivation. However, Bungie has already announced improvements here.

If you are not familiar with Destiny 2 or have only little knowledge, we recommend these articles:

• Destiny 2 – Beginner’s Guide: Tips and information for a successful start – In this article, you will learn all the necessary information that you should know as a complete beginner in Destiny 2.
• What kind of game is Destiny 2? – Here you will find a video that briefly summarizes what makes Destiny 2 unique.
• The story of Destiny – This is what happened before the release of Destiny 2 – If you want to delve into the “What has happened so far” aspect, you can read our story guide.
• Europa, Titan, Nessus, and Io – These are the four new “worlds” – In Destiny 2, there are new worlds to explore. Here we introduce them.
• Class Guide: Which class should I play in Destiny 2 – Titan, Hunter, or Warlock? – Here you will find our class guide with all important information about the Guardian classes.

  

Destiny 2 – Buy/Pre-order PC Version

You can purchase Destiny 2 digitally via battle.net or as a physical disc version. All information about the editions, prices, and pre-order bonuses can be found here.

And here is an Amazon offer for the standard edition of Destiny 2 on PC:

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