The Destiny Franchise is a series of online multiplayer first-person shooter games developed by Bungie. The franchise began with the release of the original Destiny in 2014, followed by its sequel, Destiny 2, in 2017. Players take on the role of Guardians, protecting Earth's last safe city from various alien threats while exploring different planets and completing missions. The games feature a mix of player versus environment (PvE) and player versus player (PvP) gameplay, with a strong emphasis on cooperative play. The franchise is known for its rich lore, expansive universe, and regular content updates, including expansions like Forsaken and The Witch Queen.