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Unlike its predecessor, Destiny 2 will release on PC. Although players will have to wait longer for it–Destiny 2 doesn’t launch on PC until October 24 but is already available on Xbox One and PS4–the PC version does feature a variety of improvements and differences compared with its console counterparts. To help you get an idea of what to expect from the PC release of Bungie’s hotly anticipated sequel, we’ve gathered all of the essential details below.

For more on the game, check out our Destiny 2 review. We also have tons of Destiny 2 guides, tips, and tricks for those who have already begun playing on consoles or are simply looking to get a head start on how things will work on PC.

Destiny 2 PC Release Date and Differences

The PC version is confirmed to release on October 24, while the Xbox One and PS4 versions are already out, having launched on September 6. (Betas on all platforms have also wrapped up.) In terms of actual playable content, everything is the same on PC–with one exception. Sony’s timed-exclusive content for Destiny 2 affects not just Xbox One players, but those on PC. The PS4 version comes with an extra Strike, Crucible map, and some items that will not be available on other platforms for at least one year. There’s no precise date for it yet, but after PlayStation-exclusive content in Destiny 1 remained exclusive for longer than expected, Bungie has explicitly stated that this Destiny 2 content will be out by the end of 2018.

Destiny 2 PC Minimum Requirements and Recommended Specs

While there may be changes made for the final release, Destiny 2’s PC beta brought a list of minimum and recommended system specs. Additionally, Bungie provided a list of hardware for those looking to upgrade their systems, with CPU and GPU minimums and recommendations.

Minimum Specs

• CPU
  • Intel: Core i3-3250
  • AMD: FX-4350
• GPU
  • Nvidia: GeForce GTX 660 2GB
  • AMD: Radeon HD 7850 2GB
• RAM: 6GB

Recommended Specs

• CPU
  • Intel: Core i5-2400
  • AMD: Ryzen R5 1600X
• GPU
  • Nvidia: GeForce GTX 970
  • AMD: Radeon R9 390
• RAM: 8GB

[Upgrading] Minimum Specs

• CPU: Intel Pentium G4560
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 2GB

[Upgrading] Recommended Specs

• CPU: Intel Core i5-7400
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

Bungie System Specs Used at Events

• CPU: Intel i7-7700k
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080Ti 11GB

Destiny 2 PC Extra Visual and Graphic Options

Destiny 2 on PC supports 4K resolution and uncapped framerates. There’s also ultra-wide screen support and an FOV slider, as well as compatibility with HDR displays. If you have an SLI setup, it will take advantage of that, too. We can go into depth with the beta in the video above, and you can our analysis of how well Destiny 2 runs on PC here. As for settings you can tweak, there’s quite a lot to mess around with, including:

• Resolution
• V-sync (30 FPS, 60 FPS, Off)
• Field of View (55 to 105)
• Anti-aliasing (FXAA, SMAA, MSAA)
• Ambient Occlusion (HDAO, 3D)
• Texture Anisotropy (Anisotropic Filtering, up to 16x)
• Texture Quality
• Shadow Quality
• Depth of Field
• Environmental Detail Distance
• Character Detail Distance
• Foliage Detail Distance
• Foliage Shadow Distance
• Light Shafts
• Motion Blur
• Wind Impulse
• Render Resolution
• High Dynamic Range (HDR)
• Chromatic Aberration
• Film Grain

Destiny 2 PC Control Scheme

The PC version uses a relatively straightforward control scheme, which you can see in the image below. It’s worth noting that the controls are completely customizable.

Destiny 2 Doesn’t Use Dedicated Servers

Unfortunately, the game will use peer-to-peer servers. However, this doesn’t work quite the same as in the previous game; when Bungie explained why Destiny 2 doesn’t use dedicated servers, it noted that you’ll never run into a host migration situation.

Destiny 2 PC Impressions

During our hands-on time with the game, we found the mouse and keyboard support to be a welcome addition. It enhanced the overall feel of multiplayer, though it did seem to make the single-player portions we played easier than we anticipated. You can check out our analysis of the PC beta for a technical look at the game; for further impressions of the PC version, watch the video below.

Destiny 2 Review

If you’re hoping the game is dramatically different from the original Destiny, you may be in for a disappointment, but those seeking a refined version of that game will likely be pleased. You can read our impressions of the full game on console in our Destiny 2 review diary and Destiny 2 review-in-progress.

Destiny 2 Uses Blizzard Battle.net

Destiny 2 uses Blizzard’s desktop app. It’s the first game not directly developed by Blizzard to appear on the platform. Activision and Blizzard have changed its name several times recently, but moving forward it will be referred to as Blizzard Battle.net.

Destiny Progress Doesn’t Transfer to Destiny 2

Unfortunately, Destiny 1 power, possessions, and Eververse-related items and currency will not transfer over. While your character’s appearance will not be abandoned in the sequel for console owners, there’s no word if it’ll support any kind of transfer from console to PC.

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In Destiny 2, Mods provide useful effects and modifiers to your weapons and armor. For example, you can install Mods that allow you to reload your kinetic weapons faster, absorb more damage, change a gun’s elemental properties, or even recharge grenades faster. These effects can positively impact your ability to survive in a tense firefight. To help familiarize you with Mods, we’ve detailed below how to get Mods and the best practices of using them. Be wary, there are slight spoilers below.

For more guides for the game, including breakdowns of the three classes, along with our skill and ability galleries for the various subclasses, be sure to visit our Destiny 2 guides and walkthroughs page for more information on what’s happening in the online world of the Guardians.

Why Are Mods Useful?

Aside from enhancing your equipment, Mods allow you to tailor your weapons or armor to better suit a specific playstyle. With Mods, you can craft multiple sets to use for different gameplay situations. For example, you might create one that emphasizes on enhancing mobility, one that improves your subclass, or even one made specifically for Raids. Mods are useful modifiers that can heavily increase your chances of survival.

How Do I Get Mods?

During the main campaign, you can acquire Mods out in the field or by turning in Bright Engrams to the Eververse. You can equip them by entering the Details screen of a weapon or armor piece in the character screen. Like weapons, Mods come in Epic (Blue) and Legendary (Purple) categories.

After you beat the game, you’re also able to buy Mods by turning in Gunsmith Materials to Banshee-44. In order to get Gunsmith Materials, simply dismantle any unwanted weapons or armor in your inventory.

It’s ideal to try to find the weapons and armor pieces that you enjoy using before installing any Mods as once you put them in you won’t be able to get them back unless you buy/trade/craft them.

Which Mods Should I Use?

As mentioned in our glimmer guide, it’s useful to buy Epic Mods from Banshee-44 because once your power level hits 280, you can then trade in three of them for a Legendary Mod. The benefit to using Legendary mods is that you can gain five points of power towards kinetic weapons, energy weapons, and power weapons. In addition, you can gain five additional points of power towards your armor pieces alongside any special effects they might have. This helps you push your power level over the 280 mark.

It’s important to note that despite using Mods to enhance your power level, your weapon and armor drops will scale accordingly to your base power level stats. Don’t expect to get powerful equipment just because you’ve artificially upgraded your power level; though, it’s possible to get lucky and get higher powered equipment.

How Do I Create Powerful Mods?

You can trade in two Mod Components and 1,000 glimmer to Banshee-44 to create a random new Legendary weapon or armor Mod. To get a Mod Component, you need to dismantle other Legendary mods. For example, you can do this to get a Legendary Kinetic mod that gives 5 more power to kinetic weapons.

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Like in the original game, Exotics are the most desirable items for you to obtain in Destiny 2. While you’re sure to get your hands on some through loot drops from enemies or chests, there are also those that you can obtain through a specific process.

There will likely be more uncovered in the days and weeks ahead, but to help kickstart your Exotic collection, we’ve rounded up the ways in which you can get your hands on several right now. You’re guaranteed to get one piece of armor fairly early on by completing story missions, but these guides should give you some targets to aim for (or an idea of what’s required if you want something specific). One word of caution: You may want to wait before completing quests that reward you with an Exotic, as your Power level will determine how strong it is. By waiting, you’ll ensure you get a higher-level weapon without needing to infuse it.

We’ll continue to update this guide with more walkthroughs in the days ahead. For more, check out our roundup of Destiny 2 guides, tips, and tricks.

Coldheart (Exotic Trace Rifle)

Coldheart is very straightforward to obtain: if you pre-ordered the game, you’ll get it–eventually. As with the bonuses for purchasing Destiny 2’s Deluxe edition, you first need to complete the campaign. Once you’ve done so, you can simply head to the Gunsmith (located at the Farm) to acquire it.

Sturm (Exotic Hand Cannon)

Once again, completing the campaign is a prerequisite for getting your hands on Sturm. With that out of the way, head to Nessus and start the mission O Captain (at Exodus Black, near Failsafe). Make your way through it and you’ll receive the sidearm Drang, and then receive a request to talk to Rahool. You’ll have to bring him a number of Engrams–five Legendaries and one Exotic–and kill 10 Fallen on Nessus using Drang. Rahool will then send you to Tyra Karn at the Farm, who will send you to Nessus to kill 10 Fallen without reloading (though it seems you can kill a few, reload, and then kill a few more to make progress). After that, you’ll have to 10 powerful Fallen on Nessus using Drang. Head back to Tyra and she’ll send you to the Exodus Crash Strike on Nessus where you have to kill the Servitor named Kendriks-7. Go back to Tyra, and Sturm is yours.

MIDA Multi-Tool (Scout Rifle)

Again, you’ll need to complete the campaign to qualify for this. Work your way through the various missions available in the European Dead Zone, culminating in the mission titled Enhance, which will net you the MIDA Mini-Tool. (Take note that this step involving Enhance is currently bugged–make sure you have more than one Energy Weapon slot available when completing the quest.) With that in hand, head to Banshee-44 at the Farm to receive a new mission: using a scout rifle, land 50 precisions shots and then get 25 multi-kills without reloading. Go back to Banshee-44 for the next quest, which tasks you with dismantling five Rare (or better) scout rifles. Returning to Banshee-44 will give you another quest, this time to rack up 50 kills while in mid-air with the MIDA Mini-Tool. With that complete, see Banshee-44 for your new MIDA Multi-Tool.

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Capcom has finally revealed Monster Hunter: World‘s PS4 and Xbox One release date. The open-world game will launch worldwide on January 26, 2018. “A PC release will follow at a later date,” Capcom has said in a press release. The company announced the news at Sony’s Tokyo Game Show conference, alongside a new trailer and a collector’s edition that includes a special art box, a copy of the game’s soundtrack, and a physical action figure of a new monster called Nergigante.

In addition, Capcom and Sony revealed a special Liolaeus Edition PS4 Pro, decorated with some gorgeous Monster Hunter: World art. That PS4 model launches in Japan on December 7, though it has not yet been confirmed for a worldwide release.

Those that preorder Monster Hunter: World digitally or at select retailers will receive “special pre-order bonuses, including the Origin Set Armor and the Fair Wind Charm talisman.” These offer “improved starting defense and offense stat boosts for the hunter as well as a useful gathering skill.” All PSN preorders will include a custom PS4 theme.

Capcom has said “the Origin Set armor and Fair Wind Charm talisman may be made available through alternative means at a later date.”

Monster Hunter: World was first unveiled at Sony’s E3 2017 press conference with a reveal trailer. Like the recent 3DS installments, players can scale walls and leap onto monsters to attack them. The trailer also showcased many new elements, such as a weapon that resembles a machine gun and a grappling hook that allows you to swing. Players also now have the ability to fire off flares.

The game’s console release date has now been revealed, but we still don’t know when it will come to PC–it’s definitely coming, but Capcom has only said it will be after the PS4 and Xbox One versions launch. For more on Monster Hunter: World, check why we think it’s a big change for the Monster Hunter series or take a look at 13 minutes of dual blade and heavy bowgun gameplay.

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