Destiny players who buy the game for last-gen systems won't have to pay again for a new-gen copy of Bungie's online shooter - as long as they purchase it digitally within the next few months.

Bungie and Activision revealed over the weekend that customers who buy Destiny on PS3 or Xbox 360 through their respective download stores have through January 15, 2015 to redeem a free copy of the game on the system's new-gen counterpart. Switching from PS3 to Xbox One or vice versa is not supported.

The deal also extends to content from the Digital Guardian Edition and Expansion Pass.

Players won't have to start over to experience the new-gen version of the game, as account progress is shared within console families. The last-gen copies of the game remain playable even after owners claim their PS4 or Xbox One counterparts.

Activision announced on Monday that Destiny had become the most-preordered new video game IP in history.

Bungie plans to add a substantial amount of new content to the game in the form of at least two paid expansions, the first of which is planned to go live in December.

In North America, Microsoft has launched a campaign to coincide with the Destiny launch, rewarding new Xbox One console purchases with a free full price game of the customer's choice.

The promotion makes Xbox One the cheapest new-gen console to purchase alongside Destiny in the region, despite Sony offering a limited edition white PS4 system bundled with the game.



Posted: Sep 08, 2014 1:32 pm
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