14 DAY TRIAL // Bungie has confirmed that Destiny's weapon system in the game won't impose any restrictions based on classes on the guns available for equipping and that there's a complex upgrade system that will require players to attain raw materials.
Destiny is the next big project from Bungie and the studio is looking forward to sharing the multiplayer-only first-person shooter experience with as many people as possible come September 9, when the game goes live around the world.
Until then, the studio has begun offering more details about the mechanics of the new shooter while answering questions from fans on its website.
First up, the weapon system in the game will not impose any class-based restrictions and characters can have at least two weapons on them at the same time, no matter the choice.
"There are lots of character elements that are exclusive to player classes. Each breed of Guardian will fight and move and grow in unique ways. The weapon arsenal, however, is a free-for-all of firepower and mayhem," the studio said about the new gun system.
As such, regardless of class, players can equip their favorite guns and use them when entering the many matches possible in Destiny.
"Your roguish Hunter can enjoy a Sniper Rifle in his hands and a hand-cannon in his holster. My regal Warlock can butt a belt-fed heavy machine gun against his shoulder, with a Pulse Rifle at the ready. Urk’s burly Titan can draw a Scout Rifle against his foe, holding a Shotgun in reserve."
"Each of can mix and match and repeat. I’ve only mentioned a fraction of the options, and each of our weapons can be tricked out and buffed up. We’re going to have some fun with these guns. All of them."
What's more, the game will allow players access to the Tower, a special area where they can upgrade their weapons and gear based on the raw materials they'll get during battle. The drop system will be favored towards what players need, so they won't get useless items they'll never use.
"The Tower will be a place where you can restore and upgrade your weapons and gear. Some of the loot you capture on your missions will be items that you can equip or wield. Other treasures that you reap from the action you sow will be raw materials that you need to upgrade your inventory. The best thing is that your rewards will be pre-destined. The fates know what you need, and your fortunes will favor the brave."
Destiny is set to debut later this year, on September 9, worldwide for the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.