When Destiny launched in September 2014, it marked more than just a new release for Bungie—it was the beginning of an era. For a studio that had already reshaped gaming with the Halo franchise, Destiny represented both a bold step forward and an experiment in long-term storytelling that would stretch across a decade.

In the ever-expanding universe of online multiplayer shooters, two titles have consistently stood out for their unique approaches: Destiny 2 from Bungie and Warframe from Digital Extremes. Both games have cultivated passionate fanbases and defined what it means to live in a “shared-world shooter,” yet their design philosophies couldn’t be more different.

When Halo: Combat Evolved launched alongside the original Xbox in November 2001, it was more than just a game — it was the system’s killer app. Bungie’s cinematic storytelling, sprawling alien landscapes, and refined console-friendly FPS controls gave Microsoft the credibility it needed to compete with PlayStation and Nintendo. Halo became synonymous with Xbox itself, moving millions of consoles and shaping the brand’s identity as a home for cutting-edge shooters.