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Destiny 2

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Destiny 2

Reviewed: 05 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC · Web · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5

Bungie · 2017

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

37 /100

Automated review

Destiny 2 is an action shooter that builds teamwork and hand-eye coordination, though its design can encourage prolonged play.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 54 · R 72
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

54

Risk (RIS)

72

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.47
B3Motor
0.65

Destiny 2 promotes teamwork and strategic thinking through its cooperative game modes. Players can develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time in its fast-paced combat.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.63
R2Monetization
0.17
R3Social risk
0.50

The game utilizes strong compulsion-loop design tactics, including variable rewards and escalating commitment, which can encourage prolonged play. The competitive player-versus-player modes can foster toxicity and social comparison.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $15/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Avg playtime~6 hReviewedMay 2026Report a data error →How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Destiny 2 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Destiny 2 a rating of 37/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Destiny 2 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Destiny 2, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Destiny 2?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Destiny 2: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Destiny 2?

The game utilizes strong compulsion-loop design tactics, including variable rewards and escalating commitment, which can encourage prolonged play. The competitive player-versus-player modes can foster toxicity and social comparison.