Destiny 2 is not super far off, we're exactly two months away from release. To help tide us over until it's out on consoles, Bungie is treating us to a beta towards the end of July. A trailer and blog post was released detailing all the fun things we will be able to get our hands on when the beta releases later this month.
The beta will include the opening mission of the game, PVP, a strike mission, and for a limited period of time, players will be able to try out the game's social space which features a soccer field that you can play on! Check out the trailer above and other details below.
What you should expect:
Homecoming: The opening mission and cinematics from Destiny 2’s Campaign.
Countdown: Enter the Crucible to battle other Guardians in a brand new mode. Attack or Defend the base on a new map custom-built to support this new game type.Control: The original standard for Crucible combat is back, with some impactful changes. Control the zones on another new map built with this objective in mind.The Inverted Spire: Strike at the heart of a Vex stronghold. Bring two willing allies, or let Matchmaking introduce you to a Fireteam of Guardians.New Subclasses: The new fighting style for each Class will be at the ready. Choose from the Dawnblade Warlock, Arcstrider Hunter, or Sentinel Titan.The Farm: For one hour, on Sunday, July 23, we’re inviting you to tour the new social space in Destiny 2. Starting at 10AM Pacific, you’re welcome to kick the ball into the net or befriend a chicken. Most vendors and services will be offline. Our goals are to see how many of you it can accommodate at once.
What you should not expect:
Clan Support: It’s true that Clans will be supported in Destiny 2, but those features are not a part of this test.Character Progression: You’ll receive rewards for defeating your enemies – be they Cabal, Vex, or other Guardians – but the Beta does not represent how your characters will evolve in Destiny 2.Character Continuity: Destiny 2 is a fresh start. Nothing we do in the Beta will carry over to the final version of the game on September 6. Of course, for every rule, there is an exception…
Players who jump in on the action during the beta period will be granted an exclusive emblem for their player card in the final game, you can see what it looks like below.
Destiny 2's beta will open one day earlier on PlayStation 4 (if you pre-order) starting on July 18th, Xbox One owners who pre-order the game will be able to start playing on July 19th. The beta will open up to all players on July 21st and will run until the 23rd, meaning you have nearly an entire week to enjoy Destiny 2.
If you're on PC, you'll have to wait just a bit longer as the beta won't open up until sometime in August.
Destiny 2 releases on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 6th. The PC version of the game will release on October 24th.
