Cloud gaming service Google Stadia came out of the gate by testingAssassin’s Creed Odyssey, but anonymous sources tellKotakuthat another major title is locked in as a launch game.Destiny 2data miners uncovered promotional materialthat alludes to cross saves across platforms, something players have been hoping for since the game launched, and the publication’s sources confirm it is coming and will work with the Google Stadia version of the game.
What will the cross-save capability mean for players? No more retreading through the same gameplay grind if you want to play with friends or foes on a platform different from the one you started on. The feature hasn’t officially been announced, but it should work in a way that allows you to carry your guardian’s level and weapon arsenal from Xbox One to Google Stadia or any other platform.
This is going to injectDestiny 2with some return players that have wanted to play on other platforms, and should be a significant boostfor Google Stadiawhen it launches. If the cloud-streaming platform works as advertised,Destiny 2players with less-capable PCs but a good internet service plan may want to switch over to Stadia to take advantage of enhanced visuals.
Its arguable that Destiny 2 without cross save makes a lot less sense for Google Stadia. Without cross save, it’d be tough to pull players with established characters away from their current platforms. Stadia wants to reel in a new community of players with this cloud-streaming platform but grabbing a piece of the existing pie will be crucial as well. Giving theDestiny 2player base a boost is important for Bungie, the game’s developer, as well, considering it has split from Activision.
Five sources told Kotaku to expectDestiny 2as one of the big titles for the Google Stadia, and the report also mentionsTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpointas a likely release. Early E3 2019 content starts to roll out this wee,k andGoogle is planning a stream on June 6that will feature the price for Stadia, game reveals, launch info, and more. If the team hadn’t planned to revealDestiny 2, they may want to adjust that and rip the Band-Aid off.
