Destiny release date confirmed, beta delayed

Bungie and Activision have confirmed a release date for Destiny, as well as revealing that the beta for the online shooter has been pushed back until the summer of next year.

The game is set to be released on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One on September 9 (still no word on if/when we'll see it appear on PC), while the Destiny Beta is due to kick off during the summer, and will be available on PlayStation consoles before it appears on either Xbox One or Xbox 360. If you want in on the beta you'll need to pre-order the game (details here).

For those eagerly awaiting details on Bungie's new shooter, here's the complete announcement from the studio:

Destiny has always represented a new beginning for our team. It was born from brave possibilities. We dreamed of a renewed and independent Bungie. We found partners willing to bet big on some crazy new ideas with us.

We first shared the design pillars of Destiny less than one year ago. We promised to redefine what players should expect from a Bungie game. We said we wanted to change the way people play games together. We set our bar high. For us, Destiny represents a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Since then, Destiny has continued to reveal its promise. Every new build brings us closer to our original vision. With those goals in sight, we intend to use every moment from now until the release of the game to ensure that Destiny lives up to your expectations, and our own.

Today, in partnership with Activision, we are proud to announce that the worldwide launch of Destiny will happen on September 9th. Accordingly, the Destiny Beta will kick off in the summer of 2014, available first on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

The early support and enthusiasm for Destiny has been inspiring and humbling. We believe this is the right decision for our game, our studio, and our passionate community. Thank you for coming along with us on this adventure. 

See you starside.