Destiny 2 development already underway, says Activision

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Development on the sequel to Destiny is already underway, Activision has confirmed.

Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg said during the firm's earnings call on Tuesday that Bungie has already begun work on the "next full game release" in the new Destiny IP, along with more DLC expansion content for the existing game, which launched in September.

Destiny, Bungie's first post-Halo release and a new IP for its new publishing partner Activision, was released on September 9 on PS4, PS3, Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Activision was said to have sold $500 million worth of Destiny copies to retailers for its launch day. With around $325 million worth sold to consumers in its first five days on the market.

This marked the "biggest new IP launch" in UK history, with Activision labeling it the most-pre-ordered new video game franchise in history.

Destiny sales in September broke records for Sony PlayStation Store digital marketplace, driving the "biggest month in PlayStation Store history", according to Sony.

Earlier today Activision said that Destiny's registered player based has topped 9.5 million, and "ranks among the top 10 largest videogame launches of all time in the US".

The first Destiny DLC expansion, titled The Dark Below, will launch on December 9.

The Dark Below will be followed by House of Wolves, which has yet to be detailed. Both are included in a Destiny Expansion Pass.



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Xbox__LivePosted:

KiingGottii Games is great y so many complainers


Because theyre milking money like crazy with making us pay for content that is already on our disc. On top of that they changed nearly the whole story. Destiny in a way is nothing what it originally was going to be.

KatsumiPosted:

After the disappointment that was Destiny i really couldn't see myself even considering to purchase the sequel.

DeluxeHazardPosted:

The game has only been out for a month and they are already focusing on making the sequel. They should focus on Destiny and fix issues in it.

CartierPosted:

EstablishedGaming lol this franchise is the next big cash cow.


Exactly, like how about fix Destiny 1 first!

ZaprPosted:

they better not make another major build up to shut the gaming community down with high expectations unfilled

LatencyPosted:

There is a number 2 already? Holy crap... this game just came out!

EstablishedGamingPosted:

lol this franchise is the next big cash cow.

ZeitgeistPosted:

Why not fix the existing piece of crap?! Everything planned for Destiny 2 should just be inserted into Destiny. Activision have to redeem themselves somehow for selling a shell of a game and making so much money based on hype as opposed to actual content. Shame Bungie let Activision have their pay walls. It could have been a master piece!

KiingGottiiPosted:

Games is great y so many complainers

AmbitixnPosted:

d0xy They better work on it for at least 2 years before releasing it. They hyped it up to be the MMO we always wanted and failed miserably. They need to learn from their mistakes and actually give us:

A. an actual story
B. more gametypes/maps for the crucible
C. actual variety in the classes
D. better matchmaking for strikes/raids
E. add some different mechanics for the boss fights and add some enemies that make killing them fun rather than a chore
F. making the grinding aspect of the game a lot less crucial or at least dumb it down a little so I'm encouraged to actually hop on every day


I couldn't agree any more


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