Reports claim that there were speculations saying the "Destiny 2" has been delayed to 2018, but publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg confirms the game is slated for a late 2017 release date. The second installment of the sci-fi shooter-RPG is going to "broaden the franchise's global reach," says Hirshberg. Fans of the first game are reportedly anticipating the sequel, which is expected to deliver some of the expected features from the original game as promised by Bungie.
It seems many fans agree that the first game's story direction was poorly made. Critics and players considered the storytelling as a jumbled mess and felt disconnected when playing the game's single-player campaign, according to some reports. Sources explain that the reason for the confusing outcome was due to the game's lore being rewritten during the final stages of development. Game Rant notes that the shooter did not deliver on their claim of an "epic cinematic story," which was indicated on the cover.
This time, Eric Hirshberg promises players that "Destiny 2" comes with a "great cinematic story." Bungie has apparently made it "a real focus" to deliver on their claim this time with "a great cast of memorable, relatable characters," according to Forbes. Gamers have reportedly noticed that the developer's website featured job postings for small and large story content. These postings are speculated to support the developer's plans for regular new content release in the future.
In a previous report from Gamenguide, a product listing for a Mega Bloks set featuring "Destiny" reportedly contained some story information, which is speculated as a scene from the sequel. The details of the toy set described a battle wherein the Cabal invaded the Tower and Lord Shaxx takes up arms to defend the area. Fans of the shooter know that this scene never happened in the first game or on its succeeding story expansion DLCs, which hints that it might be showcased in the upcoming sequel later this year.
Nine months ago, there have been rumors claiming that the "Destiny 2" story was revamped. However, according to the latest talks with Eric Hirshberg, the game's storyline seems already established. Fans know Bungie can revisit a lot of the shooter's lore from the original game, which can hopefully answer a lot of loose ends in the first story. The game is expected to be launched in Fall of 2017 and is reportedly releasing for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
