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[robotrock]

"Minimum 68 GB available hard drive storage space required as of September 2017. Storage requirements subject to increase. After September 2017, see www.destinythegame.com/size-requirements for current requirements prior to purchase."

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/destiny-2-playstation-4/5807901.p?skuId=5807901

I take it that console users will be downloading some extra data when the game releases?

That's a weird thing to already know though, right? Or at least an oddly specific number to plan for at this stage.

 

[Rexatality]

They really didn't have artists with better taste when they did that cover art? Or they did and the committee said that it needs to be as ugly and generic as can be? That is like holy fuck levels of bad.

Imagine getting this worked up on box art.

 

[Tovarisc]

This will be on steam?

Exclusive to uPlay

Spoiler

wedontknowyetasPCversionnotavailableanywhere

 

[Disxo]

They haven't announced the PC distribution platform.

Wait, so there is an activision launcher in the works? NAH

 

[GankzyMcfly]

lol well that was garbage

 

[Gav47]

Was Destiny's 1 self-indulgent and so far up its own ass tone really better, though?

I certainly preferred it to what was shown in this trailer

 

[lonerism]

Trailer couldn't be more generic

Oh well, I expected nothing less anyway

 

[Cruxist]

Good lord is this thread negative. I get people frustrated that it's just a CG trailer, but damn. Just chillax folks.

 

[Drewboy64]

I'm also wondering how long and deep the initial story gameplay will be. If it's only focused on the Cabal, I hope it doesn't just feel like another expansion.

Good lord is this thread negative. I get people frustrated that it's just a CG trailer, but damn. Just chillax folks.

To be fair, people have a lot of reason to be skeptical of any content they see after how much Destiny 1 was overhyped by Bungie.

 

[DSix]

I liked that trailer. Robot Dead Pool was cool. I like the tone a lot more than whatever was the "tone" of Destiny 1.

I'm very interested in the PC version.

 

[Interfectum]

"Minimum 68 GB available hard drive storage space required as of September 2017. Storage requirements subject to increase. After September 2017, see www.destinythegame.com/size-requirements for current requirements prior to purchase."

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/destiny-2-playstation-4/5807901.p?skuId=5807901

I take it that console users will be downloading some extra data when the game releases?

68 gigs. Imagine how much that Switch cart would be.

 

[a916]

Let's all preorder even though we've only seen CGI trailers.

But I liked Destiny 1...

 

[wesleyshark]

RIP Space Magic

We have to get our groove back!

Although wouldn't be surprised if this is only the first part of the narrative

It is. There'll be a lot more going on. The core of the narrative is the Cabal assault. Grimoire that came out this week is already hinting at what some of the NPCs might be up to in D2.

 

[LoNe_eXiLe]

It blows my mind people are already lining up to preorder this thing after the debacle of a launch of the original game. Especially when nothing has been shown yet or for another 2 months.

I have over 1500 hours in Destiny. All the people I play with are planning to get the game as well. What's wrong with me pre-ordering the game right now if I know that I'll have another 1000+ hour experience?

 

[Rexatality]

I certainly preferred it to what was shown in this trailer

They can still have your precious tone with some sense of humor. Its clear you only played Vanilla.

 

[Lunafreya Nox Fleuret]

Sure is a lot of hate in this thread. I was happy with the trailer because it seems character development is happening. I'm not pre ordering until I see gameplay though.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Major Nelson said on twitter that it's ready for pre-download. Can anyone confirm this? Kind of odd if true.

weird

 

[Subtervotion]

I can't remember him at all in Vanilla and I played as a Hunter.

That's because Bungie did a horrible job at world building in Vanilla. He was there, just in the background with virtually everything else. They really goofed the story hard in Vanilla.

 

[BLCKATK]

To comment on a couple concerns on the game embracing the meta-meme culture type thing, they started having Cayde make comments like that starting in the Taken King, it's never been a huge part of the plot. Cayde's comic relief and a treasure hunter, and has his serious moments. I wouldn't worry too much from a 1:30 minute trailer. Go off of what Bungie has proven already.

 

[Wark]

I laughed at out loud at he trailer. I'm actually kinda hyped for the game now!

It just sucks that we gotta wait until May 19 for in-game footage. Until then, maybe I'll give Rise of Iron a try since I purchased it on the day it was released and didn't give it a go yet.

 

[Spoo]

Pre-ordering is not manipulative [...]

Yeah, I think we just kind of fundamentally disagree about how pre-order culture has gotten. But no problem. This is derailing things anyway -- everyone get back to scheduled Destiny 2 excitement and hype.

 

[Obliterator]

That's a weird thing to already know though, right? Or at least an oddly specific number to plan for at this stage.

Notice it says the MINIMUM required is 68GB. That likely means that's what size the game is right now, so they know at least that will be required. Final release may be even larger.

 

[gatti-man]

Aren't you a regular in the Destiny OTs? You don't find this reveal trailer slightly manipulative for essentially showing no product but putting up a 250 dollar pre-order with a lovingly-crafted handbag when they have a noted history with Destiny 1 of being, to say the least, real coy with what they're *actually* selling you?

Hey, if the answer is honestly no, then that's fine. I just expected more, and you expected less, no big deal.

Edit: This is more an industry problem than a Bungie problem -- was hoping they'd shake the trend, and they didn't, so it's not like I'm attacking the game, per se, but again the past of Destiny 1 should make people just a bit leery.

If you're ordering a $250 edition you've probably played destiny before and know what to expect. It's not like Bungie is holding a gun to anyone's head

 

[- J - D -]

Don't care about all this fluff...just give me...bigger hubs.

 

[Modoru]

"Minimum 68 GB available hard drive storage space required as of September 2017. Storage requirements subject to increase. After September 2017, see www.destinythegame.com/size-requirements for current requirements prior to purchase."

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/destiny-2-playstation-4/5807901.p?skuId=5807901

I take it that console users will be downloading some extra data when the game releases?

Dlc, probably.

 

[ByWatterson]

The description does not really announce anything revolutionary in the structure of Destiny. Using phrases like "meaningful innovation" does not make it sound like they tore down the core gameplay loop, which was revealed to be kind of a constant carrot chase, which felt cheap after a while.

Wary of this.

 

[Subtervotion]

That's a weird thing to already know though, right? Or at least an oddly specific number to plan for at this stage.

Let the speculation begin. Are they done with the game and working on DLC now? Idk but you do bring up a good point. Surely all cutscenes have to be done if they know the GB amount.

 

[Jest Chillin]

Uhm

Cayde got the most development in TTK. Even then he had a cowboyish, witty personality. With him gambling on having the stealth work for your crash landing and what not.

They took that all away and decided to make him the merc with a mouth. That isnt character development. Its straight up into making him deadpool.

As for the "loot" line, nah thats him breaking the fourth wall. Thats why everyone cheers, because literally everyone who plays the game loves loot. It doesnt speak about cayde for him to say that.

Go back and play the opening missions of TTK where Cayde talks about having stashes everywhere. Listen to the strikes where he invades on Ikora's mission briefings. Read up on his Grimoire cards.

He was more dour but always had the dark humor. As Guardians have made progress, his dourness has changed to snarkiness. And with his mood changing over time, he's been a more impactful leader. The development for his character type is damn near a trope. Cayde is pretty much Malcolm Reynolds of Firefly in a robot body.

 

[TheRed]

They haven't announced the PC distribution platform.

Ok, hope it is. Just with a massive IP like this I can always expect them to have their own client just to be able to get all of the money. Was half expecting Battle.net for when Destiny finally came to PC but since they renamed that to just Blizzard it would make less sense now.
Activision games have been on Steam still so hope it stays that way.

 

[Stabattack]

People excited to buy a sequel to a game they thoroughly enjoyed previously is mind-blowing?

If people thoroughly enjoyed vanilla Destiny and the content it provided, by all means, preorder away site unseen.

I'll remain skeptical.

 

[a916]

That's a weird thing to already know though, right? Or at least an oddly specific number to plan for at this stage.

With the game being about 5 months away from release, they should be pretty damn close to content complete and getting ready for polishing and stuff soon. They probably have a good idea I would imagine... or it's a made up number lol.

 

[Interfectum]

No word on what digital store(s) the PC version is landing on yet?

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Sure is a lot of hate in this thread. I was happy with the trailer because it seems character development is happening. I'm not pre ordering until I see gameplay though.

I'm pissed about the LE being Gamestop only. What kind of horseshit is that? What monster puts the middle version as an exclusive to only one store?

 

[jelly]

Crap trailer, I hate that kind of medieval American slant and loot.

 

[void666]

But I liked Destiny 1...

No one liked destiny 1. I know this because me and my 2 friends stopped playing right after it was released.

/s

 

[RyanW]

And we got Cabal doggos now

 

[Rexatality]

If people thoroughly enjoyed vanilla Destiny and the content it provided, by all means, preorder away site unseen.

I'll remain skeptical.

They also thoroughly enjoyed the other DLCs.

 

[soldat7]

Good lord is this thread negative. I get people frustrated that it's just a CG trailer, but damn. Just chillax folks.

Many of us were expecting to see some sort of new alien race (black pyramid ships, personality) that would elevate the conflict to new juicy heights. Or perhaps the next evolution of the Hive or Vex. Not the Cabal. I hate fighting the Cabal.

 

[Doran902]

Don't care about all this fluff...just give me...bigger hubs.

Agreed. I liked the gameplay of 1 enough that if they just expanded on it and made it larger I would be happy.

 

[Shredderi]

Imagine getting this worked up on box art.

But... Why? I am already this worked up on the box art? Why would I need to imagine it?

 

[eizarus]

Pre-ordered the Limited Edition from GAME. Their website is going haywire under the load. First time I've seen that happen.

 

[LectureMaster]

I think the trailer itself is fun, but as a destiny reveal it is not too impressive.
From Cayde's tone I don't feel too much severity of the situation. Like just another reason to kill mobs and get loot.

 

[Spoo]

If you're ordering a $250 edition you've probably played destiny before and know what to expect. It's not like Bungie is holding a gun to anyone's head

I say this as a huge, huge fan of Destiny with > 1400 hours in it -- I have *no* idea what to expect. That's part of the excitement and part of the fear We'll definitely see the game at some before we have to make a final financial decision, so it's not a huge deal, but this reveal feels to me like the wrong direction to take given Destiny's history.

(And as a Destiny fan, you feel the gun on your head even when it's not there. Creepy)

 

[Obliterator]

Pre-ordered the Limited Edition from GAME. Their website is going haywire under the load. First time I've seen that happen.

Same is happening at GameStop. If you add the CE to your cart sometimes it says its sold out, and other times it will add it. Obviously getting crazy traffic.

 

[Darryl M R]

If people thoroughly enjoyed vanilla Destiny and the content it provided, by all means, preorder away site unseen.

I'll remain skeptical.

You highlight "Vanilla Destiny" as if Bungie is not taking lessons learned from their numerous DLCs and updates into Destiny 2. It's fine to remain skeptical, but it is foolish to act bewildered on why people would be excited and pre-order a sequel.

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

Well, that did nothing for me. Maybe with the gameplay reveal..

 

[Nachtfalke]

if amazon.de would update, I'd!

Destiny 2 - Limited Edition - [PlayStation 4]
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B06XY4FD2D/

Destiny 2 - Collector's Edition (exkl. bei Amazon.de) - [PlayStation 4]
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B06XY44YBZ/

 

[Nzyme32]

This will be on steam?

Twitch exclusive

Source - I have the power of the Obeah.

 

[kasane]

Vanilla destiny was so shit it turned me off the whole thing. Hopefuly everything os better now

 

[Danis Saur]

Trailer very much aimed for the fans, and I liked it.

But it was kinda weak when it came to hype it up, don't you guys think? Felt like a trailer for another expansion and not for a huge sequel.