Game Modes

Story Missions

Main article: Story Missions

Story Missions are short missions that can be completed by 1-3 players. Through each mission, the player will uncover a bit of lore of the Destiny universe.

Quests

Main article: Quests

Introduced in The Dark Below expansion, players can pick up their quests from an NPC in The Tower or Reef.

Strikes

Main article: Strikes

Strikes are similar to dungeons in other online games. Each strike features 1 or more bosses that can be beaten by a fireteam of 1 - 3 players (3 players are recommended for a strike).

Patrols

Main article: Patrols

Patrols is a sandbox mode that allows player to explore the surfaces of earth, moon, Venus and Mars. During the exploration, players will encounter Patrol Missions and Public Events.

Bounties

Main article: Bounties

Bounties are special tasks players can complete for experience, glimmer, Reputation and sometimes Exotic Weapons. Players can pick up bounties from the Bounty Tracker.

Raids

Main article: Raids

Raids are difficult, endgame content designed for a max level and geared fire team of 6 players. Currently Vault of Glass, Crota's End, and King's Fall are the raids available.

PvP

Main article: PvP

PvP or Player versus Player allows player to battle each other for pride and rewards. In Destiny, PvP is called The Crucible.