Destiny 2: Beyond Light

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Critical Hit
    Nov 24, 2020
    80
    Less is more, and Destiny 2: Beyond Light feels like a positive first step towards a new era for the franchise. New Stasis subclasses, a compelling storyline, and a gorgeous new planet to explore make for an intriguing new direction for Bungie’s cosmic sandbox.
  2. CD-Action
    Jun 9, 2021
    75
    Jupiter’s icy moon of Europa failed to make a good first impression on me, but the longer I played, the more I enjoyed the new map. I do not miss Mars or Mercury anymore. Returning players may not be happy about Bungie getting rid of some content and making a substantial part of old gear obsolete, but I understand the need to do some cleaning up before evolving the game. At its core Destiny 2 remains the same thing you loved (or hated) and its shooting mechanics are still among the best you can experience. [01/2021, p.78]
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  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Dec 17, 2020
    75
    In the end, we are very happy with the experience, but it is less striking than that of Bastion des Ombres or Renegades.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 26, 2020
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  6. IGN
    Nov 24, 2020
    70
    Destiny 2: Beyond Light is another solid expansion to the ever-evolving shooter that you know and love, but falls prey to the same content scarcity and repetitious grind it’s always had. The campaign is short, but enjoyable, and the raid is awesome enough to make the less pleasant parts of the grind worth it in the end.
  7. Power Unlimited
    Nov 29, 2020
    65
    Are you crazy about Destiny lore and do you think Destiny 2 is fine as it is? Then Beyond Light will suit you just fine! However, if you're expecting some substantial changes from Bungie by now and aren't exactly excited to get back into the grind, you might want to focus on the next-gen version and wait for Destiny 2 to release its December update.
  8. Destructoid
    Nov 11, 2020
    65
    Wait to see how the next-gen upgrade of Destiny 2 shakes out; if you're either on the fence about returning, or jumping in for the first time.
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  1. Kotaku
    Nov 24, 2020
    Destiny 2 is a game about thriving inside the space between new discoveries and big moments. It asks you to patrol the same stretch of post-apocalyptic ramble, defeat the same swarm of strange aliens, and collect the same guns over and over again until you’re tired and fed up, and then asks you to log on the next day and undertake this long, familiar hike toward spiritual exhaustion all over again. And we do. I can’t speak to the reason why millions of others return but for me it’s always been the game’s bold and prolific art direction, super-satisfying kinetics, and granular, romantic world building that’s kept me coming back. Beyond Light nails each of those one again, which is why I haven’t stopped playing it since its release.

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2020
12
#12 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2020

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 15 out of 42
  1. shadic3158
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    I’ve been with Destiny for all of its lifespan and I’m planning on being with it for the rest. The new powers of stasis is a blast to use andI’ve been with Destiny for all of its lifespan and I’m planning on being with it for the rest. The new powers of stasis is a blast to use and the new destination Europa is has a beautiful scenery and aspect. I understand why some things were vaulted yet I don’t understand the backlash of lack of content. It’s only been a few days so they don’t have a reason to complain. I ALSO understand that they haven’t had the most resources from home due to Covid-19 yet they still made more content than Shadowkeep. The game is still fun and it always has been my go-to FPS. This release I feel has been a good step in the right direction and it gives me hope to see Bungie return as a leading game developer.… Full Review »
  2. Rocharox
    Nov 14, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Really horrible expansion. It's obvious that the developers tought that the new classes would justify the $60 price tag (it doesn't).
    - PVP got no new maps/Arenas;
    - PVE lost 65% of it's content, and 2 of the current destinations, introduced in the 2 latest expansions (Forsaken and Shadowkeep) are next to useless, since all it's gear are now obsoleted.
    - People playing on X-Box couldn't open their vaults
    - incredible boring new campain that had it's time artificially increased by placing the teleport point in one edge of the map and forcing you to run to the other edge to execute said quests.
    -The Darkness, which finally came to our system and is on the move, get a barely mention in this. We saw more darkness in the last season pass (Season of Arrivals) than we did on this full expansion.

    - Reused content list;
    - Aside from 1 new Vex unit, "EVERY SINGLE ENEMY" is just a Reskin of know enemies. I mean, they did exactly that on Shadowkeep too but we had a lot of content on that expansion;;;
    - Open Map events are ALL REUSED, some from the original Destiny 2 (vex plates)
    - Cosmodrome from D1
    - Lot's of indoor areas.

    This is just a minimal work on new maps and new classes with a full expansion price tag.    … Full Review »
  3. rpgcrash
    Nov 12, 2020
    2
    I have been playing video games since the 90s and this is without a shadow of a doubt the worst expansion for any game I have had theI have been playing video games since the 90s and this is without a shadow of a doubt the worst expansion for any game I have had the opportunity to play.

    Finally delving into questions and characters the playerbase has been very excited for, and Bungie has teased themselves, in turns out the villains in this $60 expansion are, once again, reskins.

    Approx. 3/4 of the already existing content, content players have payed hundreds of dollars for, has been removed, with no way to get it back. There is nothing in the expansion to make up for this.

    All in all, it seems like this was just to get an influx of money into the game, but the loss of goodwill and hope probably won't pay off in the best way.    … Full Review »
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