How Do I Get Back into Destiny 2 After a Long Break?

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I bought Destiny 2 back in 2017 on PC through the Battle.net launcher. I played through the base game and the first DLC, but I haven’t touched it since then. Now, I’ve decided to redownload it on Steam, but I’m feeling overwhelmed. It’s turned into a very complex game with so much content that I’m having a hard time navigating the menus and understanding the director. I’ve only got the basic free-to-play version and the very first annual pass. I’m looking for some fun, replayable activities to help me dive back into the game. What should I do?

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5 Answers

StrikeForce21 -

You can start with a tutorial quest in the Cosmodrome which will teach you the basics. After that, the Shadowkeep and Beyond Light campaigns are free for everyone. Seriously, watching or reading a new player guide will give you a huge leg up since everything feels like a different game right now!

QuestMaster88 -

The Director is like your mission hub and galaxy map combined. It can look scary if you’re new, but you just need to click around a bit to figure it out. Start by choosing some quests; they guide you to new missions and help you ease into the game. Playing through the main story is a great way to get reoriented!

GameWizard77 -

Totally agree! Just dive into those story quests and you’ll get more comfortable with the gameplay before trying anything more complex.

VanguardHeroX -

For some replayable content, go for Vanguard Strikes! They’re fun and work well for new players, plus they’re great to jump into.

CrispyGrenade -

Yeah, and since you’re on Steam, check out places like CDKeys. Many of the DLCs are super cheap! Totally worth it.

NoobGamer420 -

First off, I suggest you check out the New and Returning Player Guide on Bungie’s website. It’s super helpful for getting a grip on all the changes since you last played! You’ll find a lot of useful info there.

NavigatorNerd -

When you hold Tab, it opens up the Director. From there, head to the Vanguard section and hit the middle icon to start Strikes. That’ll give you a playlist of activities that are good for free-to-play players. You can also access most content through the Legends option.

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