Like the leap from Diablo to Diablo II
[Update:FamedNeoGAF leak artistshinobi602 has offered additional details to Kotaku’s report, confirming the expanded “playspaces” concept. Specifically, shinobi602 cites Saturn as a future location, reportedly “bigger than all of the playspaces currently implemented in the game combined.”
He also confirms thatDestiny 2could possibly be a separate executable, leaving content fromDestiny 1behind in favor of reintroducing it in the context ofDestiny 2‘s story. “This means we’ll get to see older areas or activities through the perspective of the newer content, since the design goal for playspaces is to now make them both way bigger & way denser with activities.”]
Sources at Kotakuhave confirmed that thepreviously confirmedDestinysequel will forgo any connections to the original game, “leaving old planets, characters, and activities behind” in favor of a brand-new experience. Insiderscompared the changetoDiablo II, another loot RPG that moved away from the trappings of the previous game. The outlet’s sources also state thatDestiny 2will release on PC, and will completely leave previous-generation consoles behind. Long-timeDestinyplayers will reportedly be rewarded for their loyalty, but there is currently no word as to what those rewards will be.
Apost on NeoGAFfrom user benny_a that directly preceded Kotaku’s report contains many of the same details, including the involvement of Activision-owned studios High Moon Studios and Vicarious Visions. Kotaku news editorJason Schreiercorroborates the post in his report, having heard similar things in the past few weeks.
Destiny 2will reportedly be under the purview ofThe Taken Kingcreative staff — specifically, directorLuke Smith and executive producer Mark Noseworthywill be reprising their roles forDestiny 2. The sequel will resemble more traditional RPGs, populatingDestiny 2‘s world with “more interesting” quests and activities, along with more towns and outposts. According to one of Kotaku’s sources, “D2is a completely different game.The Taken Kingwas a reboot forDestiny 1to fix small things. This is the overhaul to fix big things.”
Although Kotaku’s report makes no specific mention of whetherDestiny 2‘s overhaul extends to its character system, Bungie has previously addressed the issue. Back in 2014, Bungie community manager David Daguetold IGNthat the studio “intends” to allow players to carry their characters intoDestiny 2. “The idea is that the Guardian you have created is something you can bring along with you on that adventure,” Dague said.
Sources: Destiny 2 Coming To PC, Aims To Feel Like A Totally New Game[Kotaku]
