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Metacritic 8213+

Destiny 2

Bungie|2017ActionShooter

LumiScore

60/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

61/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptive Challenge
  • Teamwork

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$15/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should set clear time limits and monitor in-game spending to prevent over-engagement and unexpected costs. Discussing healthy online interactions can help mitigate exposure to competitive toxicity.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Teamwork5/5
Communication5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
60
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)61/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

The game features no named female characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss strategies and teamwork involved in the game, which can translate to real-world collaboration skills. Playing together or watching them play can provide opportunities to discuss decision-making and problem-solving in a fun context.

What your child develops

Destiny 2 fosters teamwork and communication through its cooperative gameplay modes, encouraging players to strategize and coordinate with others. It also sharpens hand-eye coordination and reaction time due to its fast-paced combat. The game's strategic elements can also enhance problem-solving skills.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$15/moPlaytime: ~6hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Destiny 2 is an online multiplayer first-person shooter. You take on the role of a Guardian that needs to protect the last city on Earth from alien invaders.