Destiny Beta Trailer Released to Celebrate Bungie Day

Today is Bungie Day, a celebration of the studio which created Halo and is currently working on Destiny, and to mark the occasion, the Washington based developer has released a trailer for the upcoming beta.

Access to the beta is awarded when you pre-order the game and Bungie has stated that it begins on July 17th on PS3 and PS4 but play will be suspended on the 21st and 22nd for server maintainance before launching on Xbox 360 and Xbox One on July 23rd.

There will also be a 'Beta Rally Day' for all platforms on July 26th when players will receive a special reward for playing on that date which will presumably carry over to the final release.

The beta will be the first time Xbox players have had a chance to play the game following the PlayStation exclusive alpha last month. Bungie has said that improvements based on player experiences and feedback in the alpha have already helped to shape the beta and the final game release.

Voice acting, one aspect which was criticised in the alpha, should also be improved.

Here's what Bungie has to say about the beta:

"The Destiny Beta is your first step on the path to adventure, beginning July 17th on PlayStation and July 23rd on Xbox. Explore the vast expanses of the world of Destiny, fight through riveting story missions, strike deep within enemy strongholds alongside a fireteam, or compete for glory against your fellow Guardians in the action-packed competitive multiplayer."

You can check out the new trailer below.

Bungie has also detailed Destiny's collector editions on their website. There will be three special versions of the game available and these are: the Limited Edition, the Ghost Edition, the Digital Guardian Edition.

The Limited Edition includes:

Limited Edition SteelBook™ Case and Game Disc
Guardian Folio, containing:

Postcards from the Golden Age: Our worlds have been claimed by our enemies. Now, it’s time to take them backk.
Antique Star Chart: Explore the wild frontiers of our solar system. Discover all that we have lost.
Collector’s Edition Digital Content: The City has provided you with a cache of items to start you on your journey, including:
A Unique Ghost Casing
An Exclusive Player Emblem
An Exclusive Player Ship Skin
Includes the Destiny Expansion Pass

The Ghost Edition features:

Limited Edition SteelBook™ Case and Game Disc
Ghost Replica: This is your motion-sensing Ghost, featuring lights and audio from the game. May it lead you through the Darkness.
Letter of Introduction: These worlds were once ours. If you accept your destiny, you will be asked to do the impossible.
Golden Age Relics, which include a Patch, Sticker, and two Chrome slides of the Traveler -Guardian Folio, containing:
Arms and Armament” Field Guide: Many believe the weapons and armor featured in this record are a myth. -You will learn the truth.
Postcards from the Golden Age: Our worlds have been claimed by our enemies. Now, it’s time to take them back.
Antique Star Chart: Explore the wild frontiers of our solar system. Discover all that we have lost.
Collector’s Edition Digital Content: The City has also provided you with a cache of items to start you on your journey, including:
A Unique Ghost Casing
An Exclusive Player Emblem
An Exclusive Player Ship Skin
Includes the Destiny Expansion Pass

The Digital Guardian Edition is, as the name suggests, a downloaded version of the game featuring:

Digital Download of Destiny
Early access to Vanguard Armory and Player Emblem pre-order bonus
Reservation for two upcoming Destiny Expansions, “The Dark Below” and “House of Wolves,” featuring:
Brand new story missions
Cooperative and competitive multiplayer arenas
A wealth of all new weapons, armor, and gear to earn
Collector’s Edition Digital Content: The City has also provided you with a cache of items to start you on your journey, including: