Because Destiny 2 is a looter shooter with a sci-fi setting that the developers call "space magic," it means it's got a rather unique premise when it comes to gameplay and its narrative as well. In terms of gameplay, this translates into players wielding the powers of greater forces of the Light or the Darkness, which means that they get to master the elements to defeat their enemies through abilities and Supers, as well as gunplay.
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