Microsoft and Bungie were responsible for the creation of the Halo franchise. Halo has become Xbox’s flagship franchise, enjoying mixed fortunes. This relationship lasted until 2007 and resulted in the creation of Halo, Halo 2, and Halo 3. Before being acquired by Activision for a period of ten years, Bungie also developed Halo 3: ODST and 2010s Halo: Reach. It then collaborated with Activision for the creation of the Destiny franchise. But this partnership broke in 2019 when the two companies went their separate ways on mutually agreeable terms. Since then, rumors have surfaced that Microsoft is keen on adding Bungie to its pool of acquisitions. However, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has labeled the reports as false [https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-14-microsoft-held-talks-to-buy-bungie-report]. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/apps.36764.13817186670444302.148c432a-9fce-4c7d-bf13-8a2bd3a527b3.jpg] MICROSOFT: A POSSIBLE HOMECOMING FOR BUNGIE? Bungie has been working independently since its departure from Activision. On the GamesBeat podcast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTaHSyzNoB4&feature=youtu.be], VentureBeat’s Jeff Grubb said that Microsoft and Bungie were in discussion of a possible acquisition. But a sale price hadn’t been determined, and this had stalled things. This deal could have been a homecoming for Bungie, but CEO Pete Parsons denied all such reports. READ MORE- Activision Reportedly Working on Anti-Cheat Software for Black Ops Cold War [https://www.essentiallysports.com/activision-reportedly-working-on-anti-cheat-software-for-black-ops-cold-war-news-esports/] This July, Bungie committed to Destiny’s future as a title, starting with the release of Beyond Light that will come out this November. Beyond Light will be available on both current and next-gen consoles. Microsoft and Bungie have also decided to launch Destiny: Beyond Light straight to the Xbox Game Pass marking a new phase of development for both the companies. Bungie Director of Global Public Relations Vanessa Vanasin took to Twitter to explain things in more detail. She said [https://twitter.com/Nesskimos/status/1305548869153947648], “All of the info and speculation out there is not true. We are lucky to have a great relationship with our many friends who play Destiny, and Halo will always have a special place in our hearts.” It is possible that the community could be looking at a future acquisition that has been kept under wraps for now. But before arriving at any conclusions, a formal word from either of the two organizations is needed. Don’t forget to watch this space for more updates on the matter! 

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<h2>Destiny 2 2021: Gameplay, Forsaken, Beyond Light, and System Requirements</h2>
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Destiny 2 is an online multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and originally published by Activision. However, at the end of 2018, the developer acquired the publishing rights for the franchise. The game is a sequel to the 2014 title Destiny and its subsequent expansions.
<h2>Destiny 2 Gameplay</h2>
The game is set in a mythic sci-fi world and presents a multiplayer environment with elements of role-playing games. The story is immersive. Players assume a Guardian's role, defenders of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. They wield a power called Light to protect the city from different alien races while combating the Darkness's impending threat.

Players can choose their Guardian class from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter. They can also create their subclass and collect an amazing array of weapons, armor, and mods to personalize their combat style. Similar to its predecessor, Destiny 2 players can play with or against their friends and other Guardians in various PvE and PvP game modes.
<h4>Cooperative Multiplayer</h4>
This game mode presents exciting co-op adventures that award rare and powerful rewards. Players can dive into the story with missions, patrols, and quests. PvE also features "Strikes", which puts a together three-player fireteam and requires securing the chest at the end. Besides that, progressing with six-player raids is a good way to test a team's skill. Moreover, a free roam patrol mode is available, emphasizing the exploration of each planet and interactions with NPCs. Meanwhile, PvP features objective-based modes and traditional TDM modes.
<h4>Competitive multiplayer</h4>
Players are pit against others in fast-paced skirmishes, team arenas, and PvE and PvP hybrid competitions. Special competitions like Iron Banner provide limited-time rewards. Besides that, some of the best players in the world compete by entering the Trials of Osiris.

Destiny 2 features thousands of exotic weapons and armor, which provide millions of options. Players can discover new gear combinations and define their personal style.
<h2>Destiny 2 Forsaken &amp; Beyond Light</h2>
Like its predecessor, Destiny 2 features expansion packs that further develop the story while adding new content and missions. Bungle released a third major expansion for the game named Forsaken in September 2018, which overhauled the gameplay and marked the beginning of Year Two.

Meanwhile, Year Four kicked off with the fifth expansion, Beyond Light, which went live in November 2020. It gave players the power of Darkness, besides that of the Light. Beyond Light marked the beginning of a new era for the franchise, and it is the first among a trilogy of expansions. The year also introduced the most significant change to Destiny 2. The developers removed much of the game's content from the previous three years, comprising the least played areas, and placed them into the Destiny Content Vault. This vault also contains all content from the original game.
<h2>Destiny 2 Release Date</h2>
Bungie initially released Destiny 2 as a pay-to-play game in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. However, it transitioned into a free-to-play game as part of its fourth expansion called New Light on October 1, 2019. The game released on Stadia in November 2019 and then on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in November 2020.
<h2>How to download Destiny 2?</h2>
Destiny 2 is available to download for free on Steam and Bungie's official website for the game.
<h2>Destiny 2 system requirements</h2>
<strong>Minimum</strong>

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

<strong>OS:</strong> Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)

<strong>Processor:</strong> Intel® Core™ i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz

<strong>Memory:</strong> 6 GB RAM

<strong>Graphics:</strong> NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB

<strong>Network:</strong> Broadband Internet connection

<strong>Storage:</strong> 105 GB available space

<strong>Recommended</strong>

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

<strong>OS:</strong> System Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)

<strong>Processor:</strong> Processor Intel® Core™ i5 2400 3.4 GHz or i5 7400 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz

<strong>Memory:</strong> 8 GB RAM

<strong>Graphics:</strong> Video NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB Memory 8 GB RAM

<strong>Network:</strong> Broadband Internet connection

<strong>Storage:</strong> 105 GB available space
<h2>Destiny 2 details</h2>
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<tr>
<td><strong>First release</strong></td>
<td>Destiny on September 9, 2014</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Latest release</strong></td>
<td>Destiny 2 on September 6, 2017</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Spinoffs</strong></td>
<td>Destiny</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Developers</strong></td>
<td>Bungie</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Platform</strong></td>
<td>PS4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, PS5, Xbox Series X/S</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Genre</strong></td>
<td>First-person shooter</td>
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<td><strong>Modes</strong></td>
<td>Multiplayer</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Destiny 2

Destiny 2 2021: Gameplay, Forsaken, Beyond Light, and System Requirements Destiny 2 is an online multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and originally published by Activision. However, at the end of 2018, the developer acquired the publishing rights for the franchise. The game is a sequel to the 2014 title Destiny and its subsequent expansions. Destiny 2 Gameplay The game is set in a mythic sci-fi world and presents a multiplayer environment with elements of role-playing games. The story is immersive. Players assume a Guardian&#8217;s role, defenders of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. They wield a power called Light to protect the city from different alien races while combating the Darkness&#8217;s impending threat. Players can choose their Guardian class from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter. They can also create their subclass and collect an amazing array of weapons, armor, and mods to personalize their combat style. Similar to its predecessor, Destiny 2 players can play with or against their friends and other Guardians in various PvE and PvP game modes. Cooperative Multiplayer This game mode presents exciting co-op adventures that award rare and powerful rewards. Players can dive into the story with missions, patrols, and quests. PvE also features &#8220;Strikes&#8221;, which puts a together three-player fireteam and requires securing the chest at the end. Besides that, progressing with six-player raids is a good way to test a team&#8217;s skill. Moreover, a free roam patrol mode is available, emphasizing the exploration of each planet and interactions with NPCs. Meanwhile, PvP features objective-based modes and traditional TDM modes. Competitive multiplayer Players are pit against others in fast-paced skirmishes, team arenas, and PvE and PvP hybrid competitions. Special competitions like Iron Banner provide limited-time rewards. Besides that, some of the best players in the world compete by entering the Trials of Osiris. Destiny 2 features thousands of exotic weapons and armor, which provide millions of options. Players can discover new gear combinations and define their personal style. Destiny 2 Forsaken &amp; Beyond Light Like its predecessor, Destiny 2 features expansion packs that further develop the story while adding new content and missions. Bungle released a third major expansion for the game named Forsaken in September 2018, which overhauled the gameplay and marked the beginning of Year Two. Meanwhile, Year Four kicked off with the fifth expansion, Beyond Light, which went live in November 2020. It gave players the power of Darkness, besides that of the Light. Beyond Light marked the beginning of a new era for the franchise, and it is the first among a trilogy of expansions. The year also introduced the most significant change to Destiny 2. The developers removed much of the game&#8217;s content from the previous three years, comprising the least played areas, and placed them into the Destiny Content Vault. This vault also contains all content from the original game. Destiny 2 Release Date Bungie initially released Destiny 2 as a pay-to-play game in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. However, it transitioned into a free-to-play game as part of its fourth expansion called New Light on October 1, 2019. The game released on Stadia in November 2019 and then on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in November 2020. How to download Destiny 2? Destiny 2 is available to download for free on Steam and Bungie&#8217;s official website for the game. Destiny 2 system requirements Minimum Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 105 GB available space Recommended Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: System Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) Processor: Processor Intel® Core™ i5 2400 3.4 GHz or i5 7400 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Video NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB Memory 8 GB RAM Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 105 GB available space Destiny 2 details  First release Destiny on September 9, 2014  Latest release Destiny 2 on September 6, 2017  Spinoffs Destiny  Developers Bungie  Platform PS4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, PS5, Xbox Series X/S  Genre First-person shooter  Modes Multiplayer

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