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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Destiny'' Public Beta}} |
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| − | [[File:Destiny Beta logo.jpg|thumb|250px|The ''[[Destiny]]'' |
+ | [[File:Destiny Beta logo.jpg|thumb|250px|The ''[[Destiny]]'' Beta logo.]] |
| − | [[File:Beta timeline.jpg|thumb|250px|The official timeline for the ''Destiny'' |
+ | [[File:Beta timeline.jpg|thumb|250px|The official timeline for the ''Destiny'' Beta.]] |
| − | The '''''Destiny'' Public Beta''' |
+ | The '''''Destiny'' Public Beta''' was a free, open-to-all [[Wikipedia:Beta test#Beta|beta test]] of ''[[Destiny]]'', available for all [[platforms]] on which ''Destiny'' will initially launch. The Beta encompassed most of the major game modes and activities that would be available in the final game.<ref name="Beta FAQ"/> An Xbox Live Gold subscription was required to download and play on Xbox platforms.<ref name="Beta FAQ"/> [[wikipedia:PlayStation Network#PlayStation Plus|PlayStation Plus]] is required to form a [[Fireteam]] or engage in competitive multiplayer on Playstation platforms.<ref>{{RefWebsite|website = PlayStation.com|url =https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5334/~/destiny-beta-information|title = Destiny Beta Information|accessed = Jul 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | From the beginning of the Beta until July 24, 2014, access to the Beta was available to those who had pre-ordered a copy of ''Destiny'' through [http://www.destinythegame.com/beta participating retailers].<ref name="Beta FAQ">{{RefWebsite|website=Bungie.net|year= 23 Sept. 2013|url=http://www.bungie.net/en/View/Bungie/coderedemptionfaq|title=Destiny Code Redemption FAQ|publisher=Bungie Inc.|accessed=2 Oct. 2013}}</ref> [[Bungie]] also gave away Beta access codes on its website, on its social media accounts, through community sites (such as Destiny Wiki), and as contest rewards.<ref name="Destiny Wiki Tweet">{{RefWebsite|website=[http://www.twitter.com Twitter.com]|year=10 July 2014|url=https://twitter.com/DestinyWikia/status/487370793332928512|title=Twitter/DesinyWikia: #destinybeta codes incoming!|publisher=[http://www.twitter.com/DestinyWikia @DestinyWikia]|accessed=13 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="Halloween Beta Contest">{{RefWebsite|website=[http://www.facebook.com Facebook.com]|year=2013-10-23|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151721029671149.1073741845.57193326148&type=1&l=c055175262|title=Pumpkins of Legend|publisher=Bungie Inc.|accessed=12 Jan. 2014}}</ref><ref name="18 Oct BWU">{{RefArticle|firstname=David|lastname=Dague|year=2013-10-18|url=http://www.bungie.net/en/News/News?aid=11215|title=Bungie Weekly Update - 10/18/2013|publisher=[http://www.bungie.net Bungie Inc.]}}</ref> Persons who had pre-ordered the full game could obtain one redemption code to access the Beta, each of which could be redeemed for 3 download codes on a specified platform.<ref name="Beta FAQ" /> |
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| − | The ''Destiny'' Public Beta will begin on July 17, 2014 on the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] and [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]] platforms,<ref>{{RefWebsite|website = destinythegame.com|url = http://www.destinythegame.com/beta|title = Destiny Beta|accessed = June 09, 2014}}</ref> and will begin on July 23, 2014 on the [[Wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]] and [[Wikipedia:Xbox One|Xbox One]] platforms. The beta will be offline for maintenance on July 21 and 22, and will end on July 27, 2014.<ref name="Bungie Day Update">{{RefArticle|firstname=David|lastname=Dague|year=7 July 2014|url=http://www.bungie.net/7_The-Destiny-Beta/en/News/News?aid=11643|title=The Destiny Beta|publisher=[http://www.bungie.net Bungie Inc.]|accessed=13 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| + | ==Timing== |
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| + | The ''Destiny'' Public Beta began on July 17, 2014 for the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] and [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]] platforms,<ref>{{RefWebsite|website = destinythegame.com|url = http://www.destinythegame.com/beta|title = Destiny Beta|accessed = June 09, 2014}}</ref> before going offline for maintenance on July 21 and 22. On July 22, maintenance was completed ahead of schedule,<ref name="BETAbackonline">{{RefArticle|lastname = Mahardy|firstname = Mike|year = Jul 22, 2014|url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/22/destiny-beta-back-online-available-for-xbox|title = Destiny Beta Back Online, Available for Xbox|publisher = IGN|accessed = Jul 22, 2014}}</ref> and the Beta became available for [[Wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]] and [[Wikipedia:Xbox One|Xbox One]] platforms, which were originally scheduled to gain access on July 23.<ref name="Bungie Day Update">{{RefArticle|firstname=David|lastname=Dague|year=7 July 2014|url=http://www.bungie.net/7_The-Destiny-Beta/en/News/News?aid=11643|title=The Destiny Beta|publisher=[http://www.bungie.net Bungie Inc.]|accessed=13 July 2014}}</ref> On July 24, 2014, Bungie opened the Beta for free download to all players on all platforms, with no code redemption necessary.<ref name="Beta All Access">{{RefArticle|firstname=David|lastname=Dague|year=2014-07-24|url=http://www.bungie.net/7_Destiny-Beta-All-Access/en/News/News?aid=11962|title=Destiny Beta: All Access|publisher=[http://www.bungie.net Bungie Inc.]|accessed=24 July 2014}}</ref> The Beta officially closed on July 27 at 6:30pm PDT.<ref name="Bungie Day Update"/><ref>{{RefArticle|lastname= Bungie|year= 27 July 2014|url= https://twitter.com/Bungie/status/493552788098408448|title= Twitter / Bungie|accessed= Jul 27 2014}}</ref> |
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| + | ==Rewards== |
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| − | The beta will encompass most of the major game modes and activities that will be available in the final game.<ref name="Beta FAQ"/> The ''Destiny'' beta requires Xbox LIVE Gold privilege to download and play on Xbox platforms.<ref name="Beta FAQ"/> [[wikipedia:PlayStation Network#PlayStation Plus|PlayStation Plus]] is required to form a [[Fireteam]] or engage in competitive multiplayer on Playstation 4.<ref>{{RefWebsite|website = PlayStation.com|url =https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5334/~/destiny-beta-information|title = Destiny Beta Information|accessed = Jul 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | * The time period for the Beta, which was originally announced for "early 2014,"<ref name="Beta Announcement">{{RefArticle|firstname=David|lastname=Dague|year= 2 Oct. 2013|url=http://www.bungie.net/7_Destiny-BETA---Early-2014/en/News/News?aid=11125|title=Destiny BETA - Early 2014|publisher= |accessed=2 Oct. 2013}}</ref> was pushed back to coincide with ''Destiny''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s delayed launch date.<ref name="Launch Date Announcement">{{RefArticle|firstname=David|lastname=Dague|year=2013-12-6|url=http://www.bungie.net/7_Destiny-Launch-Date/en/News/News?aid=11318|title=Destiny Launch Date|publisher=[http://www.bungie.net Bungie Inc.]}}</ref> |
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| − | == Overview == |
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| − | Upon entering the beta, the player must first to choose a [[Player Class|class]], and assign a gender and [[species]] to their avatar. Unlike the [[Destiny First Look Alpha|alpha]], the ''Destiny'' beta actually starts at the beginning of the game. Though similarly to the alpha, the level cap for Guardians is again level 8. |
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| − | == Participating Retailers == |
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| − | See [http://www.destinythegame.com/beta DestinyTheGame.com/beta] for a full list of participating authorized retailers. |
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| − | == External Links == |
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| − | * [http://www.destinythegame.com/wheretobuy Pre-Order ''Destiny''] |
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| − | * [http://www.bungie.net/en/User/coderedemption Redeem your Beta code] |
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| ⚫ | * The time period for the Beta, which was originally announced for "early 2014 |
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| − | * The original download for'' Destiny ''is significantly smaller, only being the client to download the main game, which in itself is 10.37GB. |
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| − | * Following gigs as a measurement, the Beta has 1.6373 times more content then the [[Destiny First Look Alpha|alpha]]. |
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** Xbox 360 Arcade Console |
** Xbox 360 Arcade Console |
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** Xbox 360 4GB Console |
** Xbox 360 4GB Console |
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** Xbox 360 Core System |
** Xbox 360 Core System |
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** PlayStation 3 12GB System |
** PlayStation 3 12GB System |
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| − | * In [[wikipedia:Japan|Japan]], the ''Destiny'' |
+ | * In [[wikipedia:Japan|Japan]], the ''Destiny'' Beta was available for PlayStation 4 consoles only and did not require a code to participate.<ref name="Beta FAQ"/> |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
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| + | Destiny Beta infographic.jpg|Infographics of the beta. |
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| + | File:Destiny Beta Trailer |
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Latest revision as of 11:21, 12 September 2017
The Destiny Beta logo.
The official timeline for the Destiny Beta.
The Destiny Public Beta was a free, open-to-all beta test of Destiny, available for all platforms on which Destiny will initially launch. The Beta encompassed most of the major game modes and activities that would be available in the final game.[1] An Xbox Live Gold subscription was required to download and play on Xbox platforms.[1] PlayStation Plus is required to form a Fireteam or engage in competitive multiplayer on Playstation platforms.[2]
Access[]
From the beginning of the Beta until July 24, 2014, access to the Beta was available to those who had pre-ordered a copy of Destiny through participating retailers.[1] Bungie also gave away Beta access codes on its website, on its social media accounts, through community sites (such as Destiny Wiki), and as contest rewards.[3][4][5] Persons who had pre-ordered the full game could obtain one redemption code to access the Beta, each of which could be redeemed for 3 download codes on a specified platform.[1]
Timing[]
The Destiny Public Beta began on July 17, 2014 for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 platforms,[6] before going offline for maintenance on July 21 and 22. On July 22, maintenance was completed ahead of schedule,[7] and the Beta became available for Xbox 360 and Xbox One platforms, which were originally scheduled to gain access on July 23.[8] On July 24, 2014, Bungie opened the Beta for free download to all players on all platforms, with no code redemption necessary.[9] The Beta officially closed on July 27 at 6:30pm PDT.[8][10]
Rewards[]
Players who played the Beta on July 26, 2014, beginning at 2:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, earned an exclusive emblem for the retail version of Destiny.[1]
Trivia[]
- The time period for the Beta, which was originally announced for "early 2014,"[11] was pushed back to coincide with Destiny's delayed launch date.[12]
- Destiny is compatible with all PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One consoles except for the following systems due to Destiny's hard drive requirement:[1]
- Xbox 360 Arcade Console
- Xbox 360 4GB Console
- Xbox 360 Core System
- PlayStation 3 12GB System
- In Japan, the Destiny Beta was available for PlayStation 4 consoles only and did not require a code to participate.[1]
Gallery[]
Infographics of the beta.
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Bungie.net "Destiny Code Redemption FAQ". Retrieved 2 Oct. 2013.
- ↑ PlayStation.com "Destiny Beta Information". Retrieved Jul 18, 2014.
- ↑ Twitter.com "Twitter/DesinyWikia: #destinybeta codes incoming!". Retrieved 13 July 2014.
- ↑ Facebook.com "Pumpkins of Legend". Retrieved 12 Jan. 2014.
- ↑ Dague, David. (2013-10-18) "Bungie Weekly Update - 10/18/2013". Bungie Inc..
- ↑ destinythegame.com "Destiny Beta". Retrieved June 09, 2014.
- ↑ Mahardy, Mike. (Jul 22, 2014) "Destiny Beta Back Online, Available for Xbox". IGN. Retrieved Jul 22, 2014.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Dague, David. (7 July 2014) "The Destiny Beta". Bungie Inc.. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
- ↑ Dague, David. (2014-07-24) "Destiny Beta: All Access". Bungie Inc.. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ↑ Bungie (27 July 2014) "Twitter / Bungie". Retrieved Jul 27 2014.
- ↑ Dague, David. (2 Oct. 2013) "Destiny BETA - Early 2014". Retrieved 2 Oct. 2013.
- ↑ Dague, David. (2013-12-6) "Destiny Launch Date". Bungie Inc..