The PC version is exclusive to Battle.net

Today during theDestiny 2gameplay reveal event, we got our first proper look at this fall’s sequel, “a new beginning for everyone.” The studio previewed Homecoming, the first mission in the story campaign, andreiteratedthat the light-stealing antagonist is Primus Ghaul of the Red Legion.

Besides the early-game showcase, the presentation was mostly concerned with detailing the same pillars that make up theDestinyexperience and how they’ve changed (or haven’t). For instance, the Crucible is now four-versus-four across all modes — including a new one, called Countdown — and players will be able to launch into every game activity without the tiresome need to go into orbit.

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Clan support is baked directly intoDestiny 2, so you can expect things like in-game rosters, tools for assembling your Fireteam, and custom banners. There’s also going to be a shared reward system benefiting everyone clan-wide, and Guided Games, a sort of looking-for-group feature in which solo players can be matched up with existing clans to face group activities like raids and Nightfalls. As for locations, we’re looking at Earth, Titan, Nessus, and Io this time around.

Launch is set for September 8 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (exclusively through Blizzard’s Battle.net), but before then, there will be a beta this summer. [Update: As reported byGeoff Keighley, the PC version is “coming soon” and there will be “more news down the road on release date.”]

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.