Bungie has confirmed the official release date for its first game franchise since giving the Halo series away to 343, "Destiny."
In a post on the game's official website, Bungie community Deej broke the news that the game would come out on Sept. 9, 2014. According to Deej, 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," the post continues. "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."
The beta testing phase for "Destiny" will begin in the summer of 2014 and, as Bungie previously announced, it will be released first on the PlayStation 4 for its gamers before it comes out anywhere else like PC or Xbox One.
"The early support and enthusiasm for Destiny has been inspiring and humbling," DeeJ concluded. "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."
A lot of people are quick to compare "Destiny" to "Halo," however the games take place in completely different universes. However, it is the first time Bungie has had a chance to develop past "Halo Reach," the final installment in its versions of the popular game franchise.
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