Destiny 2's publisher Activision yesterday addressed investors (a powerpoint from the event can be found here) and during this the sequel was discussed, especially in relation to the story.
"The cornerstone of that is a great cinematic story," Activision's Eric Hirshberg explained. "That's been a real focus with a great cast of memorable, relatable characters, coupled with some very nice ways to make the game more accessible to a casual player, without losing anything that our core players love. We've made it more accessible to someone who just wants to have a great more casual first-person action experience."
Also, as detailed in the powerpoint, the "full Destiny sequel in 2017 [aims to] broaden the franchise's global reach, which along with follow-on content plans, sets the stage for growth." During the meeting, Activision said it would be released this autumn, specifically. How realistic do you think these goals are for Destiny 2?