Destiny 2 is a free download on Windows PCs through Steam, the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store, and on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, but Bungie makes no Mac or iPhone version.
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The official link for each platform comes first, then the install steps per store, the current download size, what costs money, and fixes for downloads that stall or fail.
Which Destiny 2 download do you need?
Bungie supports Destiny 2 on Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, the Microsoft Store and the Epic Games Store. The base game is free on every one of them; expansions and add-ons are bought per platform and cannot be shared or transferred between them, even between the three PC stores.
| Your device | Where to get Destiny 2 | Official link | Full install size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows PC, Steam account | Steam | Destiny 2 on Steam | 180.90 GB |
| Windows PC, Epic Games account | Epic Games Store | Destiny 2 on the Epic Games Store | 180.65 GB |
| Windows PC, Microsoft account or Xbox player | Microsoft Store or the Xbox app for PC | Destiny 2 (PC) on xbox.com | 181.76 GB |
| Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One | Store on the Xbox console | Destiny 2 on xbox.com | 195.36 GB on Series X|S, 183.94 GB on Xbox One |
| PS5 or PS4 | PlayStation Store | Destiny 2 on playstation.com | 179.23 GB on PS5, 178.79 GB on PS4 |
| Mac or iPhone | No version exists | None | Not available |
| Steam Deck on SteamOS | Not supported; the game returns you to the library | None | Not available |
If you already play on Xbox, the Microsoft Store version uses the same Microsoft account, and Silver is shared across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, the Microsoft Store and the Xbox app for PC.
Download Destiny 2 for Windows PC
All three PC stores install the same free game. Pick the store whose account you already use, because add-ons stay on the store where they were bought.
- Destiny 2 on Steam (180.90 GB): Free To Play; uses BattlEye kernel-level anti-cheat
- Destiny 2 on the Epic Games Store (180.65 GB): Free; needs the Epic Games Launcher and Windows 10 64-bit or later
- Destiny 2 (PC) on the Microsoft Store and Xbox app (181.76 GB): Free+; uses your Microsoft account and gamertag
Install Destiny 2 through Steam
- Create a Steam account or sign in to your existing one, then select Install Steam on store.steampowered.com and install the Steam app.
- Open the Destiny 2 Steam page and select Play Game under Play Destiny 2.
- Install Destiny 2 from your Steam Library; the BattlEye anti-cheat comes with it.
- Launch Destiny 2 from the Steam Library. To use the Bungie.net forums and Destiny Companion features, link the Steam account to a Bungie.net profile.
Install Destiny 2 through the Epic Games Store
- Create an Epic Games account or sign in, then download and install the Epic Games Launcher; the launcher is required to play Destiny 2 from Epic.
- Open the Destiny 2 page on the Epic Games Store and add the free game to your account.
- Install Destiny 2 from your Epic Games Library.
- Link the Epic Games account to your Bungie.net profile, and make sure your Bungie Name is not blank.
Players with blank Bungie Names cannot log in to Destiny 2 on the Epic Games Store.
Install Destiny 2 from the Microsoft Store or the Xbox app
- Open Microsoft Store from the Start menu and sign in with your Microsoft account; if you play on Xbox, use the same account you use on the console.
- Type "Destiny 2" in the search bar, open the Destiny 2 page and select Get.
- Start the installation from the same store page; BattlEye Anti-Cheat installs automatically with the game.
- Select Play on the Destiny 2 page in the Microsoft Store or the Xbox app, or open Destiny 2 from the Start menu.
Sign in to the Microsoft Store and the Xbox app with the same Microsoft account. With different accounts, you cannot spend or buy Silver or buy add-ons until both match and the game restarts.
Download Destiny 2 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
The console listing supports Smart Delivery and is Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, with 4K Ultra HD, HDR10 and 120 fps among its listed capabilities. Bungie recommends a wired connection for the download.
- Open the Destiny 2 page on xbox.com or search the console Store for Destiny 2, and get the free game on your Xbox profile.
- On the Xbox Home menu, select My Games and Apps.
- Select Destiny and then select Install.
- Watch download and install progress in the Queue section of the menu.
Download Destiny 2 on PS5 and PS4
Destiny 2 is free on PS5 and PS4 from the PlayStation Store. On PS5 it supports 4K resolution, 60 fps and HDR with a compatible TV or display and an HDMI 2.1 cable.
- Open the Destiny 2 page on playstation.com or the PlayStation Store on the console and select Add to Library.
- On the PS5, select the Library menu from the Home screen.
- Select Destiny 2 and select Download.
- Wait for the progress bar to finish before launching the game.
Cloud streaming of Destiny 2 on PS5 and PlayStation Portal is supported only with a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription.
Is Destiny 2 on Game Pass?
No. Destiny 2 and its expansions are no longer part of Xbox Game Pass on console, PC or cloud, and the base game does not need it: it is free on every platform. Destiny 2 and its expansions left Xbox Game Pass on console and cloud on December 8, 2021, and left Game Pass for PC on April 11, 2022. Expansions are now bought separately or in Destiny 2: The Collection.
Is Destiny 2 free?
Yes, the base game is free to download and play. Expansions, the Dungeon Key Pack and Silver, the in-game currency used to buy the Rewards Pass, cost money. These are the list prices on the US Xbox and PlayStation stores.
| Destiny 2 content | US list price |
|---|---|
| Destiny 2 base game | Free |
| Destiny 2: The Collection (the Forsaken, Shadowkeep, Beyond Light and Bungie 30th Anniversary packs, every expansion through Renegades, and the Dungeon Key Pack) | $69.99 |
| Renegades, The Edge of Fate, The Final Shape, Lightfall, The Witch Queen | $19.99 each |
| Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack | $14.99 |
| Forsaken Pack, Shadowkeep Pack, Beyond Light Pack | $9.99 each |
| 500 Destiny 2 Silver | $4.99 |
| 10,000 (+2000 Bonus) Destiny 2 Silver (PlayStation Store) | $99.99 |
Destiny 2 system requirements and download size
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Intel processor | Intel Core i3-3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz | Intel Core i5-2400 3.4 GHz or i5 7400 3.5 GHz |
| AMD processor | AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz | AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz |
| NVIDIA graphics | GeForce GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB | GeForce GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB |
| AMD graphics | Radeon HD 7850 2GB | R9 390 8GB |
| Memory | 6GB | 8GB |
| Internet | Broadband required | Broadband required |
| Install size, Steam | 180.90 GB; 353.00 GB free during an update pre-load | Same |
| Install size, Epic Games Store | 180.65 GB; 352.56 GB free during a pre-load | Same |
| Install size, Microsoft Store | 181.76 GB | Same |
The 105 GB storage figure attached to Destiny 2 dates from November 10, 2020; the install sizes above are the current ones. Bungie lists Windows 10 64-bit and does not name Windows 11 separately, and support for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 ended on June 4, 2024.
Bungie does not officially support Destiny 2 on laptops, although laptops that meet the minimum requirements may be able to play it.
Can you download Destiny 2 on Mac or iPhone?
No. Destiny 2 has no Mac or iPhone version, and no official store sells one. Bungie supports it on Windows PCs, Xbox and PlayStation only.
| Device | Can it run Destiny 2? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | No | Steam, Epic and the Microsoft Store sell Destiny 2 for Windows only |
| iPhone or iPad | No | No iOS version, and Destiny 2 left Xbox Game Pass on cloud on December 8, 2021 |
| Steam Deck or Linux with Proton | No, unless Windows is installed and running | Bypassing the SteamOS and Proton block results in a game ban |
| Windows PC | Yes | Steam, Epic Games Store or Microsoft Store |
How to update Destiny 2 after downloading it
Destiny 2 will not connect until the latest update is installed. An outdated copy shows the "Destiny Servers are not available" message on the Microsoft Store version, or error code SHEEP.
- Any platform: close Destiny 2 and restart it to start the update.
- Microsoft Store: select the . . . button next to your profile icon, then Downloads and updates, then Get updates.
- Xbox app for PC: select My Collection, then Manage Installs, and turn on automatic updates.
- Xbox Series X|S: on the Home menu select My Games and Apps, then Manage and Updates, select Destiny and select Update.
- PS5: on the Games tab, hover over Destiny, press Options on the controller and select Check For Update.
Do not interrupt an update download on a console; some consoles then re-download all previous patch data.
Fix Destiny 2 not downloading or installing
Console download stuck or stalled
Bad temporary data in the console cache, or an unstable wireless connection.
- Stop or delete the download.
- Shut the console down completely, unplug the power cord and leave it unplugged for at least 5 minutes.
- Plug it back in, turn it on and restart the download from the Downloads queue in the Notifications menu.
- If progress stalls again, switch to a wired connection, or uninstall Destiny, clear the console cache again and reinstall it.
"Corrupted Data" error on Xbox or PlayStation
The download or install data was damaged.
- Stop or delete the download.
- Clear the console cache with the power-cycle above.
- Start the download again from the Downloads queue; if the error repeats, contact Xbox Support or PlayStation Support.
Not enough space to install or update
Some platforms need extra free space while an update pre-loads.
- Check the size for your platform in the requirements table; Steam needs up to 353.00 GB free during a pre-load and PS4 needs 235.32 GB.
- Delete or uninstall other files until the drive has that much free.
- Restart the download.
Windows Defender flags Destiny 2 files as malware
Windows Defender incorrectly detects specific Destiny 2 files as infected.
- Update the Windows Defender virus definitions.
- Run the scan again, then launch Destiny 2.
Destiny 2 configuration problems on PC
A bad CVARS.xml configuration file.
- Close Destiny 2.
- Delete CVARS.xml from \Users\USER_NAME\Appdata\Roaming\Bungie\DestinyPC\prefs\.
- Relaunch the game; it creates a fresh file and resets your settings to defaults.
Steam download errors or stuck updates
A damaged Steam download cache.
- Clear the Steam download cache using Valve's Clear Download Cache instructions.
- Restart Steam and resume the Destiny 2 download.
Epic Games Launcher errors with Destiny 2
Stale launcher webcache or an outdated Epic Games Launcher.
- Update the Epic Games Launcher.
- Clear the Epic Games Launcher webcache using Epic's Troubleshooting the Epic Games Launcher instructions.
- Restart the launcher and install Destiny 2 from your Epic Games Library.
How to uninstall Destiny 2
- Xbox Series X|S: on the Home menu select My Games and Apps, select Games and highlight Destiny, press the View button, select Uninstall All and confirm with Uninstall All.
- PS5: open the Settings menu, then Storage and Games and Apps, select Destiny, select Delete and confirm with OK.
- Steam: uninstall Destiny 2 from your library, then remove BattlEye, which stays behind and needs manual removal after the game is uninstalled.
- Microsoft Store or Epic: uninstall Destiny 2 from the Xbox app library or the Epic Games Library.
Destiny characters and progression are not stored on the console, so uninstalling or clearing the console cache does not delete your Guardians.
Frequently asked questions
How many GB is Destiny 2?
Bungie lists 180.90 GB on Steam, 180.65 GB on the Epic Games Store, 181.76 GB on the Microsoft Store, 195.36 GB on Xbox Series X|S and 179.23 GB on PS5. Steam and Epic need about twice that free during an update pre-load.
Can I play Destiny 2 on Steam Deck?
Not on SteamOS. Destiny 2 is not supported on the Steam Deck or under Proton unless Windows is installed and running, and players who try to bypass that block are banned. With Windows installed and running on the device, the Steam version is supported.
Can I stream Destiny 2 instead of downloading it?
On PlayStation, yes: cloud streaming of Destiny 2 on PS5 and PlayStation Portal is supported with a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription. Destiny 2 left Xbox Game Pass on console and cloud on December 8, 2021, so Game Pass does not stream it.
Is Destiny 2 still on Battle.net?
No. Destiny 2 on PC moved to Steam on October 1, 2019, and is no longer accessible through Battle.net. Migration of Battle.net accounts to Steam ended on December 1, 2020, so new PC players download it from Steam, Epic or the Microsoft Store.
Is Destiny 2 cross-platform?
Yes. Cross Play lets fireteams form across all supported platforms and is on by default. Competitive modes such as Gambit and Crucible split into console and PC pools, and a console player in a fireteam with PC players is matched into the PC pool.
Do my expansions carry over if I switch platforms?
No. Cross Save moves your characters between platforms, but add-ons cannot be shared or transferred, including between Steam, the Microsoft Store and the Epic Games Store. Silver is shared only across Microsoft platforms on one Microsoft account.
Can you still download the first Destiny?
The original Destiny on PS4 and Xbox One no longer receives updates or new content. Its last expansion, Destiny: Rise of Iron, needs 55 GB on PS4 and 50 GB on Xbox One, while The Taken King needs 18 GB on PS3 and 16 GB on Xbox 360.
Why does Destiny 2 say servers are not available after downloading?
Destiny 2 is waiting for an update. The game refuses to connect until the latest patch is installed, so update it through Steam, Epic, the Microsoft Store, the Xbox app or the console, then launch it again.
