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The beta for Destiny launches on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 at 6pm today, should all go to plan, and it's a generous slice of Bungie's long-awaited first game since departing the Halo universe. So what exactly is in it? We spent an afternoon exploring the Cosmodrome, and have compiled a rundown of everything included, as well as a few handy primers to make sure you get the most out of it.The simplest way is by pre-ordering Destiny, which will grant you a beta code which can be redeemed at Bungie's own site. You should receive the actual download code soon after, and you'll also receive multiple codes to give to your friends. Which brings us to the second, slightly less straightforward way to get in - simply hassle someone you know who's already got a fistful of codes.
After choosing whether to play as either the Titan, Warlock or Hunter class, you're going to be treated to Bungie's introduction to Destiny's world, including the opening cutscene and your first steps outside the City. There's a light tutorial where you meet the Peter Dinklage voiced AI Ghost (who has, sadly, had his infamous line from the earlier alpha clipped) and run through Destiny's systems, its levelling structure and its class-specific abilities as well as around the Cosmodrome that hosts the beta's player versus environment content. After all that, it's on to four story missions - all of which are playable with friends.
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