Destiny: PS4/PS3 Users Get Only Four Days of Beta Early Access Before Xbox

PlayStation users were promised early access to Destiny‘s beta, but until now the length of that period was unknown. Today, a pop-up ad started appearing unveiling that detail.

[Nes_Daze]

Can't wait for this game!

[ramiuk1]

i still havent had my amazon beta invite(uk)

[sGIBMBR]

Ditto...

[jessupj]

I personally would like it if all this timed exclusive content for 3rd party games would stop.

Exclusive games I have no problem with, but when a company takes money in exchange for lessening the experience for a large portion of their customer base, I just think it's very disrespectful and in bad taste.

[MrSwankSinatra]

If that's the case then why even make a deal like that. Four days isn't jack.

[FamilyGuy]

Who cares really, not like I or anyone else was bragging about "early beta access". It's a friggin beta of a multiplatform game. Who cares?

4 days, 4 weeks, the release date of the actual game will be simultaneous regardless.

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

^ Yup, it's a beta, why does anyone even care? Either way can't wait to try it out.

[theRell]

You would be surprised at how many brag about what shouldn't be bragged about. Kind of sad really.

[Shadonic]

Only reason why i would like more days is because it would mean that the beta would be just a bit closer.

[MRMagoo123]

I didnt even know we got the beta early lol 4 days is still a bot of extra time considering the length of console betas.

[demonddel]

Bruh yall lil dudes need to stop this foolishness I mean what you just said is straight crazy

[nveenio]

I'm trying to figure out if what you said qualifies as "bad language". :)

[liquidhalos]

Who talks like that? I actually feel embarrassed for you having read that.

[D3ATH_DRIV3R_777]

?

[demonddel]

Inveni0&liquidhalo and to whoever yall Lil dudes must be some Lil...... Oh I forgot I can't talk like that on here

[nveenio]

You can talk however you'd like, but no one understands you. Didn't you see, I put a smiley face and everything. That's universal language for, "I'm going to say something insulting, but this colon and closed parenthesis means you can't be offended."

[thekhurg]

Probably wasn't a large deal for Sony. Could have been just a marketing agreement for both products, which benefits them both and doesn't cost either company anything significant.

[Mr Pumblechook]

Considering how heavily Activision and Sony have been promoting the exclusive beta than 4 days is very insubstantial and hardly worth advertising as a benefit to PlayStation because Xbox owners are hardly missing out. By the time the gaming media are reporting on the game it will be available on Xbox too. Sony doesn't have the money to pay for timed exclusives the way Microsoft can.

If the PlayStation exclusive beta really is for just 4 days then really it is a bit of a joke. It reflects badly on Sony, and badly on Activision who won't agree anything unless they are paid. I would expect at least a two week window.

[Steppenwolfmother]

Its not just about the beta. I dunno about other countries but in australia ALL comercials for destiny say coming soon on PS4 also coming to ps3. There is no mention of xbox one or 360. Despite being multiplat id bet it sells better on ps4 than xbox one

[devwan]

@pumblechook The beta is just something to go along with the marketing deal between Activision and PlayStation. That involves ps3/4 branded advertising and exclusive content on Sony's platform. The beta early access is part of the deal.

Also, if the beta is only a week long or over a few weekends like other betas have been, 4 extra days might not be as insignificant as it could seem at first. It's all relative.

[Dirtnapstor]

Yup, and what edge does that give me!?! Same goes for every other game out there that gets DLC early, specifically platforms. What's the point? While I appreciate the "early access", there is no cross-platform competition....
Destiny looks incredible! I just hope the game is as engrossing as we've been led to believe, and not "pieces" of locations thrown together to make a "complete" universe.

[Gamingcapacity]

Not sure why people are pissed. Do they want it earlier or think that the Xbox fans should have their beta later? If you think that the Xbox fans should get theirs later then why? It has no affect on you. You STILL get the beta and that should be all that your worried about, not getting 1 up on the competition!

[Back-to-Back]

"If that's the case then why even make a deal like that."

Because the first real game footage people will see will be the ps4 version. Sounds like a smart business plan to me.

[Gamingcapacity]

Good point. Bungie has always been linked with Microsoft. Sony is maybe trying to break that solid link. Similar to what Microsoft did with GTA IV.

[Crossbones]

Four Days. Should have been a week or 2 weeks.

[LAWSON72]

Betas only last like 2 weeks on on consoles.

[DigitalRaptor]

They can't leave the Xbox versions hanging with no quality control just cause Sony made a deal with them. I agree it should've been longer but don't they also have exclusive DLC?

[98xpresent]

No exclusive content , it's like the cod deal with xbox

[ginsunuva]

Quality control?
Wtf does a beta have to do with quality control?

Everyone knows betas are just free advertising demos now.

[THC CELL]

Might be a typo

[Abriael]

Bit extensive for a typo. Takes being really scatterbrained to write "four" instead of something else.

Could have thought about a typo if it was "4" but writte like it is is hard to believe.

Of course a miscommunication between Activision and the ad carrier is always possible, but it definitely wouldn't be a typo.

[SonyNGP]

Denial much? I really don't see why it should matter :/

[Studio-YaMi]

Take a chill pill,he thinks it might be a typo,so what? why so angry? lol

[Ricegum]

I think people need to accept that Sony just don't strike deals using their cheque book like Microsoft do. Something like this people shouldn't really care about, has it gotten this bad that we're caring about a beta for a game?

[MrSwankSinatra]

It's not the fact that i care because honestly i really don't. I just find it very confusing as to why sony would make a deal to have a beta exclusively for just "4 days" in the first place, whats really the point? Save whatever money you were gonna pay and just let it release on all platforms simultaneously. Personally i find it unnecessary, but to each their own i guess.

[LAWSON72]

I don't think it is too far fetched didn't they have a one week early access for BF3 lol.

I personally am glad it is small periods of time, it is better than the crap MS pulls in comparison and this coming from some with the Xbone.

[Infinite_Legion]

More than likely so they could just say "beta coming first to PlayStation" even tho that amount of time is pretty underwhelming :/

[Abriael]

It is a bit bad, but this isn't an isolate cases. People are crazy for betas, on any platform. As a MMO guy, I know a TON of people actively paying for beta access (with collector's edition and such), and unashamed to tell that they are indeed getting them and paying more just because they want into the beta earlier.

The fun part is that then they complain because the beta is unstable/buggy and not a finished product.

Mind you, publishers are definitely at fault here too, as they're the ones using betas as promotional tools. If you publicize something, people are gonna want it.

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

That's kinda the point with betas. You're suppose to play it and complain about the technical faults, so devs know what they need to fix.

Monetizing on it is a whole other issue I disagree with heavily.

[SuicideKing]

Yes Activision are just doing this because they like Sony more. I'm sure no money was involved for the timed DLC...

[DanielGearSolid]

Lmao... That's embarrassingly short

Im hoping that was just a throw in, for the whole advertising deal

[WooHooAlex]

Ya, if Sony payed for this, they might wanna consider asking for the money back.

[Kayant]

Could be if not then woooow. Now i do how long dlc will be. With watch dogs it is 6 months right?

[DanielGearSolid]

I don't think so

They usually pay for extra content on Playstation. Not to block content on other platforms.

Basically if they didn't pay for the extra content, it wouldnt exist anywhere.

In contrast, if MS didn't pay for dlc earlier than other platforms, it would still exist.

If that makes sense

[BattleReach]

Activision s#cks balls with their timed exclusive deals (COD, Destiny)

[torchic]

it must end! all timed exclusives need to end!

[AceBlazer13]

Woohoo 4 whole days? Omg the console war is over. XD 4 days ain't jack but meh it's something

[WooHooAlex]

This changes everything

[Clown_Syndr0me]

Amazon still haven't sent my code, I ordered last year!

[SuperYakuzaFan]

96 Hours is more than enough time to spend time with the game

[Jonnyquest321]

Yeah because everyone will spend literally every second and minute on the beta for four continuous days(!) It doesn't bother me much but it is a short amount of time (if you factor in sleep and other activities which you didn't) so apologies if you were being sarcastic about 96 hours being enough time but I don't think you were

[talocaca]

This is just silly....I'm a PlayStation owner...but still...

We have the best version anyway :p

[Old_Boss_]

Anyone remember BF4 Beta

[LOOK_AT_THIS_I]

It's out of beta?

[TheGreatGamer]

I see what you did there lol

[millerj2740]

Four days exclusivity is pretty pitiful in and of itself, but it could honestly be four weeks and it still wouldn't matter. And this goes for any game with timed exclusive content. The only way I could actually see it matter is if Sony and MS fans were allowed to play online together, but of course that'll never happen.

Part of the blame for this sort of thing has to be placed on us though. Franchise exclusives (Uncharted, Halo, GoW, and Gears) are good for the industry, but exclusive content for multiplats is ridiculous, and even more so when it's timed. The fact that it's so common now just proves it's worth the money MS and Sony spend on these deals.

[RiPPn]

Four whole days?!? Wow I hope Sony didn't pay much for that nonsense.

[No_Limit]

Good...I pre-ordered the XB1 version and I can't wait to try the beta as soon as possible for myself. No offense but I don't like timed exclusive DLC, betas, extra characters given preference to any systems. I feel all gamers should have a chance to experience the same regardless of what console they have.

[jay2]

Serously grrrtt

[Nodoze]

Timed 3rd party exclusive deals need to end! I don't care what platform you game on, it hurts the hobby. Restricting access to content and titles will destroy gaming.

Crapcom, I know you are hurting financially. Why not fire the moron that limited Dead Rising to xBone? Same thing with Titanfall. Both look great, but neither I can play due to shady backroom dealings.

As a developer if you are taking this money, you are limiting your audience. You are destroying the hobby.

[Immorals]

I agree about timed DLC etc.. Complete rubbish!

But titanfall is Microsoft platform exclusive because Microsoft part funded them to help get the game finished, same with dr3.

[mezati99]

Welp, That Sucks

[bamillington]

Im just not that convinced about this game but I remain open minded

[patsrule316]

I guess I am the only one that kind of expected this, and thinks it is about right. Think about it....the Beta is in July, and the game comes out in early September. How long is the beta for the game going to be? I figure about 2-3 weeks, tops. An extra 4 days in a 2-3 week period is a significant chunk. It makes sense to me.

[Gr1mmyshadows]

hey! stop making sense you. there's no place for that here

[Jaqen_Hghar]

Let's all make a big effing deal about it just like some do with COD early DLC lol

[Gr1mmyshadows]

just hurry with that beta. my XB1 needs this inside her

[LAWSON72]

I don't understand why people are saying that is extremely short, we would be lucky to get 2 weeks of the beta if that is the case PS4 gamers get like a week more.

[PrinceOfAllSaiyans]

Why would Sony even waste money on something like that tho ? I hope this gen they don't waste money on pointless exclusive stuff like this all the time, like MS did last gen. I could see if the Beta was early for like a a few weeks. But 4 days ? That's just a waste of money. With Sony's plethora of 1st party studios they don't need to do junk like this.

PS- All this is just my opinion and just what I think on the situation, so before all y'all hit the disagree button just remember its just what I think. If you feel different about this that's cool. I'm not dissing Sony.I just think that's a waste of money.

[DraconicPanda]

I wish more people would focus on trying to find bugs in betas and not just treat it as a chance to play the game early.

[LAWSON72]

The public on consoles never get that kind of opportunity, they get used to test servers and on occasional help with balancing the game. This beta is being used for marketing and even a demo, why else would Sony pay for early access

[hello12]

4 days? The way Sony was advertising Destiny i was expecting a month before x box even two. What is the point of getting it four days earlier?

[Bundi]

That pennyhatting.

[mokkeyrg2]

good cant let the xbox fans wait too long...

[sovkhan]

Wow some people are so short sighted...

The deal here, is promoting the plateforme via the game...

A win-win deal for both companies.

The early acces, even if it only lasts 4 days, is part of the package, not the whole deal.

So stomp your fuss and move on...

[incendy35]

Lol, giving new meaning to the timed exclusive :D. Why even bother!

[sic_chops]

The beta will Probably last only 2 weeks so 4 days isn't really that short.

[Hardcore_gamerxbox]

I'm sure the game will be massive failure for activision

[sic_chops]

Massive failure? I don't think so.

[SITH]

You sony kids better upload plenty of videos!

[kewlkat007]

Is that all Sony payed for..

[kingmushroom]

its nice getting things early for a change, 4 day more for us for a two week beta than Xbawx.

[JediDiah]

Now that Bungie has come out of the closet and proclaimed their love for PS4.....let the games begin.

[Fixay]

Alpha footage has been leaked. Head over to neogaf to see it

Very similar to Borderlands imo, which for me is a good thing

[_FantasmA_]

Well just like when COD360 users brag about getting ripped of on their map packs a month early, Sony gamers can brag about 4 days.w

[shadyiswin]

hahahahaha

[hotbeef]

Very doubtful but what if that means they'll open the beta for 4 days next week following the Sony press conference and then start it again early when the full beta releases. Probably not, just a thought. Either way, excited to try if out since I'm not fully sold on it just yet, hopefully e3 will sway me