Destiny by Bungie Coming in September 2014 (Alpha Gameplay Inside)

[Parker]

I've been looking forward to this game since it was announced but now that I've seen some actual gameplay I absolutely cannot wait to put this in my PS4 and blow some aliens away. 

 

E3 Trailer:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6RZlKWkTyg

 

Alpha Gameplay:

 

 

That gameplay looks amazing to me. It looks like Halo combined with Borderlands and you really can't go wrong with that. Sony and Bungie also announced that PS4 owners have a chance at getting into the Alpha, which lasts from June 12th - June 15th, by visiting the link below. 

 

http://playstation.greatnessawaits.com/destiny.html

 

If you don't get into the Alpha but you've pre-ordered Destiny already you can get into the Beta. The Beta starts on July 17th but no word on how long that will run for.  

 

 

Parker

[willmill97]

I might get this when it's cheaper. No rush for me.

[Saltyie]

Does the alpha have online? Or is it just singleplayer?

[STRANGEgenius]

Does the alpha have online? Or is it just singleplayer?

i believe theres pvp and coop in the Alpha.

 

Didnt get a alpha code

[Yadilie]

PvP is in there. Just 1 mode and 2 maps. Base capture.

[Sheld-J]

I got my code earlier today and the alpha beta has just installed

[Piggie_Pie]

Does the alpha have online? Or is it just singleplayer?

 

Online and Single player

 

In single player, up to 2 of your friends can join you (party of 3).  Multiplayer has a team base capture.

[Tomato]

I got in the alpha somehow (entered last minute) havent played it yet but be interesting to see if it will sell well because it needs at least 16 million units sold to just break even.

[Saltyie]

I got in the alpha somehow (entered last minute) havent played it yet but be interesting to see if it will sell well because it needs at least 16 million units sold to just break even.

Well it is the 3rd most pre-ordered game on amazon uk behind Watch dogs and tlou remastered, and I heard they're spending $200 million of just advertising, just for scale, gta v was $275 million for it's whole budget.

[dodgedoors]

Got My alpha it's ready to go.  I'll be playing later tonight when I get home from work.

[Marccap]

I got my Alpha code yesterday and played it for a bit today.....Im not too impressed at the mo with it so ive deleted it for now and downloading my battlefield beta instead

[TwilightSpira]

I'm loving the BETA. Is going to be a awesome game.

[Parker]

So after spending a couple hours playing the Alpha, holy shit I can't wait for the complete game. It easily has the best gunplay from any game Bungie has ever made and it looks and runs flawlessly. I'm having a blast playing by myself so I'm sure when I have a group of buddies playing with me it will be even more enjoyable. This will definitely be one of the best games released in 2014.

 

 

Parker

[Malfuras]

So after spending a couple hours playing the Alpha, holy shit I can't wait for the complete game. It easily has the best gunplay from any game Bungie has ever made and it looks and runs flawlessly. I'm having a blast playing by myself so I'm sure when I have a group of buddies playing with me it will be even more enjoyable. This will definitely be one of the best games released in 2014.

 

 

Parker

 

Good to hear! Can't wait for this. Missed out on the Alpha, found out too late. This'll be the game that'll make me brave and make new friends. 

[STRANGEgenius]

Got a Alpha code and I agree with Parker. Holy shit, its really addicting, and I love it.

 

Game looks beautiful, everything is smooth and Warlock is easily best class. September can't come soon enough

[Carville87]

the alpha is amazing on your own is ok but with a friend or two is where the game comes into its own extremely addicting

[Spectro88900]

Just a quick question. Because I'll be getting Destiny for Christmas (don't have the money to pre-order it yet), do I need PS+ for it. Because I thinking whether I can solo Destiny for a bit without PS+ at first, then later I can subscribe to it, or do I need PS+ to actually play the game otherwise it won't work out well? Any answers will be appreciated, thanks guys!

[1973456]

I recently played the Alpha and I was really impressed, really looking forward to this one.

[Malfuras]

Just a quick question. Because I'll be getting Destiny for Christmas (don't have the money to pre-order it yet), do I need PS+ for it. Because I thinking whether I can solo Destiny for a bit without PS+ at first, then later I can subscribe to it, or do I need PS+ to actually play the game otherwise it won't work out well? Any answers will be appreciated, thanks guys!

 

Believe it's constantly online so I would assume you would need PS+ to play solo too.

[Parker]

Destiny's PlayStation exclusive content was revealed today. 

 

 

During last week’s PlayStation E3 2014 Press Conference, you might remember the illustrious Adam Boyes noting that PlayStation owners were set to receive a ton of exclusive Destiny content — literally too much to detail in the show itself. Now that the E3 hubbub has died down, I asked Bungie and the PlayStation elders to share those details right here on PlayStation.Blog for the first time.

At launch, PS4 and PS3 owners will get exclusive access to a unique co-op Strike located on Mars, an exclusive competitive map, and a slew of exclusive guns, gear, and ships. Read on for the full details below. Oh, and if you tried out Destiny’s PS4-exclusive First Look Alpha over the weekend, let us know what you think in the comments below!

The Dust Palace Strike: An exclusive three-player cooperative Strike that can be played with friends or match made. You’ll track a Cabal extraction team through the husks of an ancient human skyscraper, the Dust Palace, buried in the shifting dunes of Mars and face a new enemy, the Psion Flayers.

The Exodus Blue Competitive Multiplayer Map: A mid-sized Crucible arena that pairs perfectly with Control and Skirmish game modes. The Exodus Blue, a long-dead vessel, once brought hope and humanity to worlds beyond Earth. Here, Guardians challenge one another, forging a new hope and future in the fires of the Crucible.

Gear

For the Warlock class, Manifold Seeker armor that was built to help Warlocks survive the secret realms of the Vex.
For the Titan class, Vanir, a battle-tested armor set forged to protect Titans against the heavy firepower of the Cabal.
For the Hunter class, Argus, a durable all-environment wire-weave for those out to scout the frontier.

Weapons

The Monte Carlo, an exotic assault rifle, is a handcrafted showpiece with a sleek look that masks the cruel reality of its function — the efficient elegant delivery of war against any who would tarnish its legacy. Upgrades increase the weapon’s “hip fire” effectiveness and boost melee cool down, providing a firm grounding for close range domination.

The Hawkmoon, an exotic hand cannon, is a true gunslinger’s weapon — a smooth sidearm that makes every bullet count with intricate “hawk feather” etchings carved into the weapon’s silvered barrel. Damage boosts increase the combat effectiveness, making it a formidable weapon.

Ships “Aurora Wake”

A hull lined with arcane instruments, crafted by a circle of Warlocks – gifting the ship with a preternatural sense for the strange.

“Crypt Hammer”

A deep-strike insertion variant, built to carry Guardians safely through contested space. Carries hardpoints once used to hold Suros TL-SEAD anti-radiation missiles.

“Outrageous Fortune”

A rugged, versatile explorer for those ready to gamble everything in search of ancient secrets and alien power.

 

Source: PlayStation Blog

 

While I'm definitely not a fan of console exclusive content (because it just screws over the gamers in the end) this stuff does look pretty damn cool. 

 

 

Parker