
I think Bungie has created a unique and beloved game franchise with a devoted community of players who are deeply invested in the world of Destiny. Is Destiny 2 in Danger of Losing its Crown to Diablo 4? Image: Blizzard EntertainmentĮarlier this week, Blizzard announced that Diablo 4 is its fastest-selling game of all time and has the “highest pre-launch unit sales ever on both console and PC.” This new installment has also received near-perfect reviews from major media outlets, currently standing at a healthy 88 score on Metacritic. Over the years, we have seen many live services games come and go, including the highly anticipated Anthem, which received poor reception at launch and was later called by EA and Square Enix‘s Outriders. Related: Nathan Fillion Announces His Destiny Return As Cayde-6 in a New Video MessageĪt the core, both Diablo and Destiny offer players the opportunity to diversify their playstyle by buildcrafting, customizing their characters, and collecting rare loot. However, the emphasis on looting items is a significant similarity between these two games. Destiny 2 is a first-person shooter MMO, while Diablo is a role-playing game centered around hack-and-slash combat. Destiny 2 and Diablo 4 are different games with different gameplay styles. However, with the massive launch of Diablo 4 earlier this month, Destiny 2 may finally face fierce competition for its dominance.

Since its release in 2014, Bungie‘s Destiny 2 has amassed a massive player base of more than 30 million players and dominated the online looter-shooter genre.

In the world of live service games, one title has reigned supreme for years: Destiny, followed by the new installment in the franchise Destiny 2.
