Midway through the current Season of Dawn, Destiny 2 is in an odd place with its player base. Along with a number of bugs, there's also been an undercurrent of dissatisfaction with how the seasonal structure has been implemented by some of the more veteran players of the game. Still, even with the rush to play through and maximize time with the game due to content going away each season as well as the constant grind for XP and advancing through the battle pass, it's easy to forget just how good Destiny 2 looks. Even though Destiny 2 doesn't feature any sort of cinematic mode or tools, some players have found ways around the system to create some beautiful videos.
The latest comes from creator Solar Flair who managed to put together a video showcasing the environmental work that most people simply run past in Destiny 2 without giving it much attention. In this instance, Solar Flair frames the cinematic in the style of National Geographic, going around to each of the base locations available in the game and showing off many of the little things like flora, fauna, trees, buildings, and other environmental features.
To really set the tone, the video also utilizes Destiny 2's orchestral score, leading off with one of the more subdued and emotional tracks on the original soundtrack called Journey. The music harmonizes perfectly with the slow panning shots around familiar locations like the boats caught in the turbulent Titan seas, the many enemies patrolling the various destinations, and the lush vegetation swaying in the virtual winds on Nessus.
The work is impressive considering how restrictive Destiny 2 can be regarding taking screenshots or videos. Bungie previously added a way to disable the HUD, but the game doesn't offer much else for those who want to express themselves creatively through media. While Solar Flair never revealed how the footage was captured, some players have found ways around the player character or weapons appearing in the shot.
While disabling the HUD is easy enough through the in-game settings, it's also possible to manipulate the camera by standing near a wall or object taller than the player character. Moving the camera around will essentially push the view forward, hiding the character off the screen. However, some fans have recently found a glitch that can create a theater style mode for Hunter players.
When using a Lightweight frame sword, such as the Menagerie's Gold Tusk or Quickfang, players will need to jump and use the heavy swipe. When the sword swipe animation sound ends, players will then need to pull out their ghost and run forward. If done correctly, the character model and weapon will be hidden basically giving players a cinematic view of the location. Dying or going back to orbit will negate the glitch and force players to perform the actions again.
Destiny 2 is available now for PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
Source: YouTube; Bungie.net