MoreConsole have put together a video showcasing the many multiplayer modes that will be available in the upcoming Destiny title from Bungie.
This 14 minute video breaks down all the details they have been able to find so it’s well worth a watch if you want to find out more about the game but without any spoilers.
If you don’t have the ability to concentrate for 14 minutes then never fear I have broken down the different options below.
Patrol
Patrol is an entirely free roam, unscripted experience where you can roam around the huge open world and pick and choose what you want to look and interact with.
Campaign
As you can well imagine the campaign mode is simply your story mode. The entire game is designed around a co-op experience so while you should be able to do this yourself you are encouraged to jump in to other players games.
The game is controlled by something Bungie are calling The Director who will alter the AI and the game play as you proceed to truly make it perfect for you.
Bounty
Bounty mode is your traditional MMO-esque raid mode, according to Bungie the raids are going to be difficult and it could easily take 45 minutes just to breach the entrance of a raid.
You are going to need a lot of teamwork and patience to complete these modes so expect to see a lot of raging during random Bounty missions.
Strike
Strike missions are Destiny’s tip of the hat to more instant gratification gamers. You will join a 3 man strike team to complete quick missions which are expected to take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete.
Faction Wars
Faction Wars appears to be the main multiplayer mode in Destiny and the idea is that you join one of 6 factions and then go on missions and battles for your faction.
However you won’t be able to just jump into Faction Wars as Bungie has said you will need at least a few hours game time under you belt before being allowed into Faction Wars and this is simply because you need to upgrade your characters to a certain level before you will be able to even survive a faction war.
But even that isn’t the most amazing thing coming out of this video.
10 Year Plan For New Content
According to Bungie they have a plan in place that will ensure that by the time the game is released they will have staff manning the game for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Yet they aren’t just watching and monitoring the game.
They are going to be developing and releasing brand new content in the world of Destiny for the next 10 years. Yes this isn’t an annual title by any stretch and the goal here is to dominate the online multiplayer environment for the next 10 years by continuously improving it.
That’s a seriously lofty goal and it goes some way to explain why Destiny is being called the most expensive video game ever developed.
So.. who’s excited?
Last Updated: May 6, 2014
Umar Returns
May 6, 2014 at 09:24
VampyreSquirrel
May 6, 2014 at 09:24
10 year plan for one game? Damn… I guess they think if WoW can do it so can they? lol
WoW turns 10 soon(ish) O.o
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 09:27
I’ll be interested if on PC
Mossel
May 6, 2014 at 09:38
Speaking of the master race , I started Witcher 1 this weekend…man you MUST to play it! Although the graphics are creaking and the combat is atrocious at first (it actually grows on you, so not that bad), the story is amazing. Much more immersive than Witcher 2 imo.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 09:39
Yes! Witcher 1 isn’t as bad as everyone likes to say it is. It’s cool when you see all the nods to the first one when you play the second. Plus you can import your save game into 2 & get some nice starting equipment.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 09:42
Cool, good to know
Mossel
May 6, 2014 at 09:42
That’s my plan now. To finish Witcher 1 and then import my save game to Witcher 2 and play the Roche path this time around. I’m officially on the hype train for Witcher 3.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 09:28
I’m not excited.
Umar Returns
May 6, 2014 at 09:29
Nothing excites you, well except gingers in tights
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 09:33
Plenty of things excite me. I got my new PC case yesterday. Opening the box to look inside made me as happy as a fat kid in a cake shop.
Umar Returns
May 6, 2014 at 09:33
You sniffed the shit out of it didn’t you 😉
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 09:44
I love the smell of new tech. I always rush to open new switches, servers, storage, laptops, desktops, mmmmmm, dat fresh smell, will NEVER again smell that good
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 6, 2014 at 09:47
Agreed man. Agreed. Best is the smell of many new components when you build your first PC from scratch…. MMMMMMMMM
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 09:48
Actually, a new server, fresh out of Ireland smells the best!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 6, 2014 at 09:50
Meh
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 09:51
PC more fun, but server smells better at first
Mossel
May 6, 2014 at 12:45
Now this is why I love lazygamer. We argue about the smell of new tech.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 09:44
It’s just as good as new car smell.
Mossel
May 6, 2014 at 09:35
Oooh new pc case! What does it look like? link!
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 09:37
coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/haf-xm/
Mossel
May 6, 2014 at 09:40
Sweet! Looks almost just like mine!
http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower-haf-series/haf-912-advanced/
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 09:42
I was looking at that one too, but the hot-swappable HDD bays on the XM tempted me 😀
Kervyn Cloete
May 6, 2014 at 12:12
I just got the HAF-912 yesterday, actually. Great case.
Mossel
May 6, 2014 at 12:46
Nice! The one with the perspex side panel?
Kervyn Cloete
May 6, 2014 at 12:56
Indeed!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 6, 2014 at 09:41
That’s a very cool case (Literally and figuratively). Nice buy 🙂
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 09:46
The worst is now waiting to get the insides of the box, which is only happening the end of the year heh. Only got this now because it was at a good price & didn’t want to risk the exchange rates messing with it later.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 6, 2014 at 09:49
Good idea. It’s going to save you when you do decide to get the rest. A case is usually my biggest issue because they can be pricey if you want a really nice one an it usually screws up a budget
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 09:54
True, plus I can wait for a nice special on PSUs & stuff. Those things are pricey too.
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 09:31
ME!
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 09:33
Some rather lofty ambitions here. I am really rather excited about this. A borderlands like game with a massive world/worlds? Yes, please.
Sageville
May 6, 2014 at 09:42
I’m rubbing my body with oodles of Destiny Hype, all over, in all the cracks and crevasses.
It must hurry up already!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 6, 2014 at 09:43
urm…… ok…. *backs away slowly*
VampyreSquirrel
May 6, 2014 at 09:53
What you doing man?!?!? RUN! *Runs for his life*
Jonah Cash
May 6, 2014 at 10:04
I will give this a go!! Good to see that I can do things on my own too!!
Jaded_Reprobate
May 6, 2014 at 10:08
hoping this game is half as good as the hype, if so it is going to be pretty epic
CAE9872
May 6, 2014 at 10:58
It’s my most anticipated game of the year. So colour me VERY EXCITED…
Nikola
May 6, 2014 at 11:26
I am so excited for this game going to put in a few hours into this;)