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|developer= [[Bungie]]<ref name="ign 11272012">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/28/destiny-story-details-concept-art-leaked '''IGN''': Bungie's Destiny Story Details, Concept Art Leaked]</ref> | |developer= [[Bungie]]<ref name="ign 11272012">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/28/destiny-story-details-concept-art-leaked '''IGN''': Bungie's Destiny Story Details, Concept Art Leaked]</ref> | ||
|publisher= [[Activision]]<ref name="ign 11272012" /> | |publisher= [[Activision]]<ref name="ign 11272012" /> | ||
|platform= [[Xbox 360]]<ref name="where to buy">[http://www.destinythegame.com/wheretobuy '''Destiny the Game.com''': ''Where to Buy'']</ref> | |platform= [[Xbox One]]<ref name="ign 11272012" /><br>[[Xbox 360]]<ref name="where to buy">[http://www.destinythegame.com/wheretobuy '''Destiny the Game.com''': ''Where to Buy'']</ref><br>[[PlayStation 4]]<ref name="ign 11272012"/> <br>[[PlayStation 3]]<ref name="where to buy"/> | ||
|releasedate=September 9, 2014<ref name="launch">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Destiny-Launch-Date/en/News/News?aid=11318 '''Bungie.net''': ''Destiny Launch Date'']</ref> | |releasedate=September 9, 2014<ref name="launch">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Destiny-Launch-Date/en/News/News?aid=11318 '''Bungie.net''': ''Destiny Launch Date'']</ref> | ||
|genre= [[First-person shooter]]<ref name="Eurogamer 5222012">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-05-22-bungies-mmo-style-sci-fi-fps-destiny-out-2013-as-an-xbox-360-next-xbox-timed-exclusive '''Eurogamer''': ''Bungie's MMO style sci-fi FPS Destiny out 2013 as an Xbox 360, next Xbox timed exclusive'']</ref> | |genre= [[First-person shooter]]<ref name="Eurogamer 5222012">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-05-22-bungies-mmo-style-sci-fi-fps-destiny-out-2013-as-an-xbox-360-next-xbox-timed-exclusive '''Eurogamer''': ''Bungie's MMO style sci-fi FPS Destiny out 2013 as an Xbox 360, next Xbox timed exclusive'']</ref> | ||
|modes= Campaign<br>Cooperative<ref name="Eurogamer 5222012" /> | |modes= Campaign<br>Cooperative<ref name="Eurogamer 5222012" /> | ||
|rating= [[Wikipedia:Entertainment Software Ratings Board|ESRB]]: Teen (T) for Animated Blood and Violence | |rating= [[Wikipedia:Entertainment Software Ratings Board|ESRB]]: Teen (T) for Animated Blood and Violence<br> | ||
[[Wikipedia:Pan European Game Information|PEGI]]: 16+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Destiny''''' is an upcoming massively multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by [[Bungie]], set for release on September 9, 2014<ref name="launch"/>. Unlike typical FPS games, ''Destiny'' will feature [[Wikipedia:Role-playing game|role-playing]] elements and as such has been likened to "''[[w:c:wow:World of Warcraft|World of Warcraft]]'' in space,"<ref name="Eurogamer 5222012"/> while Bungie refers to it as a "shared world shooter."<ref>[http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/02/21/destiny-coming-to-playstation-4?abthid=512571c8f46a8b285500002d '''IGN''' -DESTINY COMING TO PLAYSTATION 4'']</ref> It has been reported that sequels will be released every two years through 2020, with downloadable "Comet" expansions released in the years between the main ''Destiny'' titles.<ref name="ign 11272012"/> | |||
'''''Destiny''''' is an upcoming massively multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by [[Bungie]], set for release on September 9, 2014 for the [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 4]] and [[PlayStation 3]]. <ref name="launch"/>. | |||
Unlike typical FPS games, ''Destiny'' will feature [[Wikipedia:Role-playing game|role-playing]] elements and as such has been likened to "''[[w:c:wow:World of Warcraft|World of Warcraft]]'' in space,"<ref name="Eurogamer 5222012"/> while Bungie refers to it as a "shared world shooter."<ref>[http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/02/21/destiny-coming-to-playstation-4?abthid=512571c8f46a8b285500002d '''IGN''' -DESTINY COMING TO PLAYSTATION 4'']</ref> It has been reported that sequels will be released every two years through 2020, with downloadable "Comet" expansions released in the years between the main ''Destiny'' titles.<ref name="ign 11272012"/> | |||
==Premise== | ==Premise== | ||
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*[[Public Event]]: Optional cooperative multiplayer events that are dynamically generated in the game world. Can occur during Strikes or Exploration. | *[[Public Event]]: Optional cooperative multiplayer events that are dynamically generated in the game world. Can occur during Strikes or Exploration. | ||
==Limited editions | ==Limited editions== | ||
[[File:Destiny Ghost Edition 2.jpg|thumb|180px|right|The ''Destiny'' Ghost Edition]] | |||
===Ghost Edition=== | |||
{{Main|Destiny Ghost Edition}} | |||
The ''Destiny'' Ghost Edition is the second-tier physical limited edition of ''Destiny''; includes a [[Ghost]] replica, Golden Age relics, a letter, Steelbook, folio of story-based material and the [[Destiny Expansion Pass|''Destiny'' Expansion Pass]] - as well as extra digital content. | |||
{{Article Quote|This is your Ghost. It sought you out for centuries. It found you, dead and forgotten in the ruins of our civilization’s violent Collapse, and it brought you back to life to protect us all. Defend our home, drive back the forces of Darkness, find a way to awaken the Traveler, and Become Legend.}} | |||
{{Main|Destiny Expansion Pass}} | [[File:Destiny Limited Edition 2.jpg|thumb|180px|right|The ''Destiny'' Limited Edition]] | ||
===Limited Edition=== | |||
{{Main|Destiny Limited Edition}} | |||
The ''Destiny'' Limited Edition is the first-tier physical limited edition of ''Destiny''; includes a Steelbook, folio of story-based material and the ''Destiny'' Expansion Pass - as well as extra digital content. | |||
{{Article Quote|Humanity has been searching the ruins of our Golden Age for Guardians – heroes capable of wielding Light as a weapon. You have just been found and given a vital mission: defend our home, drive back the forces of Darkness, find a way to awaken the Traveler, and Become Legend.}} | |||
===Digital Guardian Edition=== | |||
The ''Destiny'' Digital Guardian Edition is a digital only bundle; it includes a digital copy of ''Destiny'', early access to Vanguard armory, the ''Destiny'' Expansion Pass and aforementioned digital content. | |||
==Expansions and bonus content== | |||
All three limited edition bundles were announced to ship with the [[Destiny Expansion Pass|''Destiny'' Expansion Pass]] | |||
A [[Comet]] expansion pack for ''Destiny'' is expected to be released in 2014.<ref name="NBC News">[http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/ingame/halo-creators-working-their-destiny-787783 '''NBC News''', ''Halo creators working their Destiny'']</ref> Owners of the Playstation 4 version will receive timed exclusive content.<ref>[http://www.gamezone.com/news/2013/08/29/sony-exclusive-destiny-content-coming-to-ps4-similar-to-call-of-duty-with-xbox-one '''Gamezone.com''' ''Sony: Exclusive Destiny content coming to PS4, similar to Call of Duty with Xbox One'']</ref> The game will have different pre-order bonuses.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/7_The-Last-Mail-Sack/en/News/News?aid=11105 '''Bungie.net''', ''The Last Mail Sack'']</ref> | A [[Comet]] expansion pack for ''Destiny'' is expected to be released in 2014.<ref name="NBC News">[http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/ingame/halo-creators-working-their-destiny-787783 '''NBC News''', ''Halo creators working their Destiny'']</ref> Owners of the Playstation 4 version will receive timed exclusive content.<ref>[http://www.gamezone.com/news/2013/08/29/sony-exclusive-destiny-content-coming-to-ps4-similar-to-call-of-duty-with-xbox-one '''Gamezone.com''' ''Sony: Exclusive Destiny content coming to PS4, similar to Call of Duty with Xbox One'']</ref> The game will have different pre-order bonuses.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/7_The-Last-Mail-Sack/en/News/News?aid=11105 '''Bungie.net''', ''The Last Mail Sack'']</ref> | ||
==Marketing== | ==Marketing== | ||
===''Destiny'' Alpha=== | |||
{{Main|Destiny Alpha}} | |||
The ''Destiny'' Alpha, a closed ''Destiny'' alpha test accessed by signing up after E3 2014, was live between June 12 and June 15, 2014 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 platforms only.<ref>[http://playstation.greatnessawaits.com/destiny.html '''PlayStation:''' - ''PlayStation Greatness Awaits Destiny Alpha Registration and Info'']</ref> | |||
===''Destiny'' Beta=== | ===''Destiny'' Beta=== | ||
{{Main|Destiny Beta}} | {{Main|Destiny Beta}} | ||
The ''Destiny'' Beta will be a public ''Destiny'' beta test, accessed by pre-ordering the game from selected retailers. The beta will be released on July 17, 2014 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 platforms, while Xbox One and Xbox 360 access will begin on July 23, 2014. The beta will end for all platforms on July 27, 2014. <ref name="Bungie1">[http://www.bungie.net/7_The-Destiny-Beta/en/News/News?aid=11643 '''Bungie:''' ''The Destiny Beta'']</ref><ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/15/destiny-beta-comes-first-to-ps3-and-ps4 '''IGN''': ''Destiny Beta Comes First to PS3 and PS4'']</ref> | |||
===Alternate reality games=== | |||
====Alpha Lupi==== | |||
{{Main|Alpha Lupi}} | |||
[http://alphalupi.bungie.net/ Alpha Lupi] is the alternate reality game (ARG) that began on February 11, 2013, to herald the announcement and reveal of Destiny. Over the course of seven days, a forum account run by Bungie released cryptic images and messages to be solved by the community prior to the Febraury 17th public release of Destiny information. | |||
Final results of the ARG, once solved included an [http://alphalupi.bungie.net/images/results/eighth.mp3 mp3 track] by Marty O'Donnell as the background music and a completed image of the entire solved puzzle. | |||
==Trailers== | |||
===Pathways Out of Darkness=== | |||
{{Main|Destiny ViDoc: Pathways Out of Darkness}} | {{Main|Destiny ViDoc: Pathways Out of Darkness}} | ||
The ''Pathways Out of Darkness'' ViDoc was released February 17, 2013. It is named in reference to Bungie's earliest first-person shooter, and first commercial success, ''[[Wikipedia:Pathways Into Darkness|Pathways Into Darkness]]''. | The ''Pathways Out of Darkness'' ViDoc was released February 17, 2013. It is named in reference to Bungie's earliest first-person shooter, and first commercial success, ''[[Wikipedia:Pathways Into Darkness|Pathways Into Darkness]]''. | ||
===PlayStation 4 Official Announcement=== | |||
{{Main|Destiny PlayStation 4 Official Announcement}} | {{Main|Destiny PlayStation 4 Official Announcement}} | ||
''PlayStation 4 Official Announcement'' was released February 21, 2013, detailing its release on PlayStation 4 and featuring more in-game material. | ''PlayStation 4 Official Announcement'' was released February 21, 2013, detailing its release on PlayStation 4 and featuring more in-game material. | ||
===Character Development=== | |||
{{Main|Destiny Character Development}} | {{Main|Destiny Character Development}} | ||
''Character Development'' was released March 28, 2013. It was shown in Bungie's GDC 2013 presentation. This video provides a glimpse into the character art, development, and design of Destiny -- from early sketches and concept art, to animation and in-engine 3D character models. | ''Character Development'' was released March 28, 2013. It was shown in Bungie's GDC 2013 presentation. This video provides a glimpse into the character art, development, and design of Destiny -- from early sketches and concept art, to animation and in-engine 3D character models. | ||
===The Law Of The Jungle=== | |||
{{Main|The Law Of The Jungle}} | {{Main|The Law Of The Jungle}} | ||
''The Law Of The Jungle'' was released May 23, 2013. The trailer shows a Guardian recalling the moment when he was first taught the most important lesson of all – The Law of the Jungle. | ''The Law Of The Jungle'' was released May 23, 2013. The trailer shows a Guardian recalling the moment when he was first taught the most important lesson of all – The Law of the Jungle. | ||
===Out Here in the Wild=== | |||
{{Main|Destiny ViDoc: Out Here in the Wild}} | {{Main|Destiny ViDoc: Out Here in the Wild}} | ||
''Out Here in the Wild'' was the second Destiny ViDoc and was released on August 22, 2013. It is named in reference to the [[Crow|Crow's]] dialogue in the trailer. | ''Out Here in the Wild'' was the second Destiny ViDoc and was released on August 22, 2013. It is named in reference to the [[Crow|Crow's]] dialogue in the trailer. | ||
===The Devils' Lair=== | |||
{{Main|The Devils' Lair}} | {{Main|The Devils' Lair}} | ||
This gameplay trailer was released on April 28, 2014. | This gameplay trailer was released on April 28, 2014. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
[[File:Destiny Awaits.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Screenshot of the ''Halo 3: ODST'' reference]] | |||
When designing ''Destiny'', Bungie wanted to push themselves away from their ''Halo'' series. While ''Halo'' gravitated towards the "hard" side of the sci-fi spectrum, ''Destiny'' was designed to be "mythic science fiction"—a world rooted in science, but with fantastical elements. Originally it was more akin to pure fantasy, with designs for knights, swords and sorcery in a white city on a hill. However, the designers thought they were denying themselves as per their preference for science fiction, so they decided to incorporate the elements together.<ref>[http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/11/01/destiny-how-halo-got-the-star-wars-treatment '''IGN''': ''Destiny: How Halo Got The Star Wars Treatment'']</ref> | When designing ''Destiny'', Bungie wanted to push themselves away from their ''Halo'' series. While ''Halo'' gravitated towards the "hard" side of the sci-fi spectrum, ''Destiny'' was designed to be "mythic science fiction"—a world rooted in science, but with fantastical elements. Originally it was more akin to pure fantasy, with designs for knights, swords and sorcery in a white city on a hill. However, the designers thought they were denying themselves as per their preference for science fiction, so they decided to incorporate the elements together.<ref>[http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/11/01/destiny-how-halo-got-the-star-wars-treatment '''IGN''': ''Destiny: How Halo Got The Star Wars Treatment'']</ref> | ||
The series was first alluded to by a poster in Bungie's previous game [[Halopedia:Halo 3: ODST|''Halo 3: ODST'']]. The poster showed an image of Earth and the | The series was first alluded to by a poster in Bungie's previous game [[Halopedia:Halo 3: ODST|''Halo 3: ODST'']]. The poster showed an image of the Earth and Moon (or possibly the [[Traveler]]), with the caption "Destiny Awaits". | ||
===Multiplayer=== | ===Multiplayer=== | ||