Does Destiny 2 have PvP?

Yes, Destiny 2 has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Destiny 2 to play together?

Yes. Destiny 2 is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Destiny 2?

About 24,619 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Destiny 2 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Destiny 2 is a looter shooter game released in 2019, 80% positive on Steam (625,616 reviews), with 24,619 playing right now. Free on Steam.

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How Destiny 2 plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Partial controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Free to Play, Open World, Multiplayer, Looter Shooter, MMORPG, FPS, Co-op, PvE

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Borderlands 3

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Quick answers

Is Destiny 2 co-op?: Yes, Destiny 2 supports co-op.
Does Destiny 2 have PvP?: Yes, Destiny 2 has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Destiny 2 to play together?: Yes. Destiny 2 is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Destiny 2?: About 24,619 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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