It looks like Destiny 2 is going to be released this Spring 2016 if the reports and rumors are to be believed.

As reported by VG 24/7, Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg revealed that development has started on the next "full game" in the Destiny series.

Speaking about the future of Destiny, Hirshberg said: "Work has also begun on future expansion packs, as well as on our next full game release."

After all,with Activision setting their eyes for a 10-year plan for the Destiny franchise, a sequel to the game is not a farfetched idea as according to Activision, "Bungie has a Lord of the Rings-sized narrative in mind for Destiny."

In addition, according to Bungie-Activision contract deals that emerged in 2012 called for multiple sequels to Destiny.

Peter Klepaki of GameHype reported that a rumored Spring 2016 launch date for Destiny 2 is being pushed around but Bungie and Activision won't comment on the matter.Gamespot also reported that Destiny has 9.5 million "registered users" and that the average player is spending three hours in the game every day.

What do you think? Would you accept the rumors going around that the Destiny 2 release date is set for Spring 2016? Sound off in the comments below!