Destiny 2: Beyond Light, sorti en 2020, est un jeu d'aventure et de tir où vous incarnez un Gardien explorant Europe, une lune glacée, pour contrer l'empire de l'Obscurité mené par Eramis. Le gameplay principal repose sur des combats intenses et l'exploration de vastes zones. Sa caractéristique majeure est l'introduction du Stasis, un nouveau pouvoir élémentaire permettant de geler et briser les adversaires, modifiant ainsi les stratégies de combat en PvE et PvP.
The majority of the violence consists of humans attacking various alien species. However, it is also possible to attack other human characters during multiplayer matches, in which human players attack one another either individually or in teams. Characters react to violence in a realistic manner, making pained noises when injured. When they have been defeated, their bodies remain on the floor for a short time before they respawn.