14 DAY TRIAL // Bungie has just revealed a new series of tips for its upcoming Destiny first-person shooter, emphasizing how important it is to act as a team when going into the different encounters of the multiplayer experience.
Destiny is set to debut this September as a multiplayer-only first-person shooter in which players can work together to protect the last city on Earth against many different monsters and threats, in a persistent online world.
The studio has already confirmed that it's now in the testing phase so that major problems are eliminated before the beta stage is going to launch in the following months.
Now, as part of a new blog post, Bungie has offered some of the tips it can give to players after examining members of its team during the testing process.
While it may seem obvious, being a team player can make a big difference when assembling and rolling into action as a Fireteam in Destiny.
"Of all the firepower you’ll bring with you from the Tower, the Guardians by your side will be your finest weapons. I’ve seen heroes rescue each other from certain oblivion more times than I can count. There are no tourists in the world of Destiny. Every player of this game changes the action, be they hardcore or brand new to the triggers," Destiny's Community Manager, David Dague, said.
Besides being in action alongside others, members of a Fireteam must try to complement their different powers and work together to eliminate the many threats found in the game's various worlds.
"There is a difference between playing with someone and simply playing near them. When Fireteams work as a real team, they profit. Their abilities complement each other. Their bravery enhances each other. If you can stay close to your Fireteam, you’ll be pretty deadly when you find yourselves backed into the same corner."
What's more, players should know when to stick together and when to spread out, in order to distract bigger foes and catch them off guard. Many enemies, according to the studio, can withstand a lot of punishment, so plan ahead.
"While it makes sense to combine your forces, you won’t always want to stand right next to each other. Many of your opponents won’t go down with one shot – or even one reload. You’ll want to goad them into fighting a two-front war. Take turns drawing their fire while your ally delivers the pain. It’s like that old saying: Sometimes, teamwork is just giving them more people to shoot at."
Last but not least, for those who like to play the lone wolf, Destiny will allow such a play style, as players can drop in on matches, play their bigger or smaller part, and immediately drop out.
Destiny is set to debut in September for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.