Destiny beta set to hit the PS4 and PS3 first when it launches in 2014

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 15, 2013

Destiny News: Activision and Sony revealed last night that Sony’s consoles will be the first to receive the Destiny beta in 2014.

Destiny is coming out in 2014 and last night during the PS4 All Access Event it was revealed that PS3/PS4 owners will be getting the beta first. Fans who pre-order Destiny at participating retailers worldwide will receive their Beta redemption code while supplies last. To see a list of participating retailers, fans can visit http://www.destinythegame.com/wheretobuy. Upon pre-ordering the game at a participating retailer, players will need to visit http://bungie.net/beta and follow the instructions on the page to secure their spot in the Beta. The required 9-digit entry code will be printed on their receipt or on a flyer distributed at time of purchase, or sent via email through their respective retail rewards program. Fans that pre-ordered before October 1, 2013 and qualify for this offer are automatically entered into the Beta and will receive their entry code from their retailer via email. All questions or concerns related to the Beta code should be brought to the attention of the retailer.

“We have no doubt Destiny is not only a great action game but also the next great entertainment property,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. “That means we’re putting all our creative support and all our expertise in creating blockbuster franchises into a colossal Destiny Beta that we believe will set a new bar for the next generation of games. Fans have a lot to look forward to in 2014.”

“Destiny is the most ambitious game we have ever made and it’s our chance to transform the way you experience a new Bungie universe,” said Harold Ryan, Bungie president. “From day one Destiny has been an incredibly bold vision that Activision shares with Bungie. Destiny is a massive universe that is populated by the players and for that reason we need fans to get their hands on the game, fans all around the world. We can’t wait!”

The Destiny Beta will include a diverse sampling of major activities in the full game, and will begin in 2014 on all four announced platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One and Xbox 360. Check out the video that was released to accompany this announcement and tell us what you think. Are you excited for Destiny?