

When I sit down to play a game outside of work hours, I am looking for a getaway and for the time I invest to feel worthwhile.Ĭontrary to some detractors, I think Destiny 2 has a lot to offer in this regard, including over the last year of content. Like many adult gamers, the demands of balancing work at home, childcare, and increased inconveniences due to the ongoing pandemic hasn’t made for more free time, but less. Even as I’m thrilled to experiment with new stasis powers or witness the return of The Stranger, the thing I most want out of Destiny 2 at this point is a relief from the exhausting time-wasters. But that doesn’t mean the game always works for me in every way.

It’s a hobby I’ve enjoyed for a long time, and I’m intensely excited for Beyond Light. Destiny and its sequel hit a lot of sweet spots for me, combining engrossing sci-fi/fantasy world-building, role-playing-style character upgrades, and immaculate action/gunplay. For over six years, one game franchise has remained a consistent part of my gaming regimen.
