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

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Destiny 2 will do without Grimoire cards. Instead, the developers focus on in-game lore.

There are different opinions about the Grimoire cards in Destiny. Some people can’t relate to them at all, while others enjoy collecting them and curiously reading the short stories hidden within.

The Grimoire system serves two purposes:

• As a kind of progress overview: For example, if you find Dead Ghosts or achieve specific goals in Destiny, your Grimoire points will increase. The higher your score, the more you have accomplished.
• As the only way to get detailed info about the lore, the background story of Destiny.

With the story missions of Destiny, Bungie has not distinguished itself. There is a lack of coherence, strong characters, and information on what it is all about. Anyone wanting detailed information about the Destiny universe or its characters has to wade through the texts on the Grimoire cards. Many Guardians did not bother with that.

As has now been officially confirmed: There will be no Grimoire cards for Destiny 2.

Goodbye, Grimoire Cards

In an interview with Forbes, Bungie’s World Lead Steve Cotton was asked whether Grimoire cards would play a role in Destiny 2. And the clear answer was: “No.”.

According to Cotton, the answer is “No” because Bungie wants to integrate the lore directly into the game. Guardians should discover the lore in-game. In Destiny 2, the story will be told through Adventures (short side missions), through the characters in the world, through the campaign, or through scannable objects that can be found everywhere in the worlds.

Additionally, during the gameplay premiere, a menu display was discovered, which apparently allows you to display the lore:

Is this a step in the right or wrong direction?

Essentially, it is a welcome change to pack more lore directly into the game. Many Guardians have never looked into the Grimoire cards and thus never really understood what Destiny is all about (although there are still many, many questions left unanswered). Therefore, it is a step in the right direction to tell the lore in-game.

On Reddit, many Guardians are now asking: Why can’t both exist? They express that they enjoy reading the short stories on the Grimoire cards. That is an experience and a source of information they do not want to miss. There are fears that the lore in Destiny 2 will become significantly shallower. Because so much information as is on the Grimoire cards can never be conveyed in-game.

By the way: Cotton only speaks of the Grimoire cards. Whether the Grimoire points will also be absent has not been explicitly stated. However, no display for the Grimoire points was discovered at the gameplay premiere. Whether a new points system will potentially be introduced is unknown:

What do you think of this news? Are you glad that the lore is finally being told in-game, or do you already miss the Grimoire?

Interesting: Destiny 2: How the Last City was created! – Epic Trailer in German

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A trailer featuring Zavala has been released for Destiny 2. It shows how the Last City was formed and what defines the Guardians. 

For many Guardians, it was the highlight of the gameplay premiere for Destiny 2: The trailer that kicked off the event and showcased the beginnings of the Last City.

Though this trailer may not seem to relate to the story of Destiny 2 at first glance, it provides (finally) more background regarding the Last City and Zavala, showing what significance the Traveler, the city, and the Light hold for him and the Guardians. And why it affects Zavala so deeply that Ghaul takes everything from him.

Here is the trailer for you in German:

The Zavala Trailer for Destiny 2

The trailer begins with Zavala being revived by his ghost. He mentions that he does not remember the past. The first breath returns life, but not the memories.

As a Guardian, one is irresistibly drawn to the Light. One fights, one dies, and one awakens again. And a Guardian knows that they have not been chosen by a higher power for no reason: By the Traveler.

In the trailer, we see Zavala setting out towards the Traveler. Beneath the Traveler, a new community begins to emerge. The speaker is visible, as is Lord Shaxx. The city grows and becomes a new home for many people. However, the city also attracts Fallen, against whom it must be defended. This is why the Guardians have been chosen, Zavala tells, to fight for the future, to protect the future.

The Last City is just the beginning. A symbol that shows what the Guardians are and what their destiny is. But the time will come when they will be tested. When everything that the Guardians are will be in danger. Then it will be revealed whether the Guardians can fulfill their destiny.

And that time breaks with the arrival of Ghaul…

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In Destiny 2, all abilities of the Dawnblade are known. This is a new subclass, a focus of the Warlock.

Destiny 2 will introduce three new focuses for the Guardians: The Dawnblade for the Warlock, the Sentinel for the Titan, and the Arcstrider for the Hunter. These are meant to replace the previous subclasses of the respective element.

The Dawnblade was the only new focus that could be played at the gameplay premiere. It will be the successor of the Sunsinger. Those who enjoyed self-reviving in Destiny 1 will have to forgo that in Destiny 2.

Instead, the Warlock with Solar focus now gets a flaming sword in hand when activating the super. With this sword, you can hover over enemies and rain down ranged attacks, called “Fire Phoenix Projectiles”, upon your foes.

All abilities of the Dawnblade

The design of the focus overview has changed significantly. On the right side, the Guardian is depicted in their super. On the left side, the focus nodes are categorized. In the middle, the symbol for the super takes up most of the space.

The super of the Dawnblade Warlock is called Daybreak. You activate it with the same buttons as in Destiny 1, which is L1+R1 on the PS4. While in the active super, you throw fire blades at your enemies with R1. About six attacks per super are possible. Daybreak is said to deal considerable damage to adds and bosses.

To the left of the super in the focus overview, the class-specific abilities are listed. These did not exist in Destiny 1. They are supposed to depend on the class, not the subclass. The Warlock has the ability to create a source of light that grants either healing or a damage boost while standing in it. Allies can also benefit from it while standing in the light. The Warlock needs to press and hold the circle button for this. In combat, this ability is shown alongside the grenade and melee as the third ability:

Above the super in the focus overview, the grenades are listed. These are identical to those of the Sunsinger: Solar Grenade, Firebolt Grenade, Fusion Grenade.

In the top right of the focus overview, there are four upgrades that mainly affect your gameplay in the air:

• Phoenix Dive: Hold the circle button in the air to quickly descend and regenerate health.
• Skyfire: While in active super, you deal explosive damage around you when you land on the ground from the air.
• Risen Angel: When aiming with the weapon in the air, you hover in place for a short time. Precision damage extends this duration.
• Igniting Touch: A powerful melee that ignites enemies and causes them to explode.

Below the super in the focus overview are the typical jump abilities of the Warlock: Focused Control, Focused Burst, and Balanced Glide.

And at the bottom right in the focus overview, you will find these focus nodes:

• Firestarter: A powerful melee that deals damage to enemies and grants you increased movement and reload speed.
• Wild Fire: You can attack enemies mid-air. You can fire weapons and throw grenades while hovering.
• Everlasting Flames: Killing an enemy with the super extends its duration.
• Blazing Dash: Press the circle button twice in the air to perform a dodge. Sounds like Dämmerbruch-Garnison.

Interestingly, these four abilities require exotic shards to unlock. Additionally, there are missing focus nodes that could directly influence armor, recovery, and agility.

Nexxoss Gaming goes over each focus node in this video:

What do you think of the Dawnblade? Are you excited about it, or are you rather disappointed that, for example, the grenades remain completely identical to year 1?

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