What do I need to know about the release of Destiny 2 on PS4 and Xbox One? Here you can find all the info about the launch, server start, early access, character transfer, preload, and a successful start.
Update: It’s starting! The servers have been live in Germany since 2 PM.
The release of Destiny 2 is now imminent: On September 6, 2017, the MMO shooter will be released for PS4 and Xbox One, and one and a half months later, on October 24, also for PC.
Before you start panicking and wondering if you’re even ready for the “Destiny 2” launch, you can now breathe easy. Because we have an overview for you here where you can read all the important information bundled together.
Everything you need to know about the launch of Destiny 2
When does it start? What time is the launch in Germany? – Is there an early access?
The official release of Destiny 2 is September 6, 2017. There will be a “rolling midnight launch.” In other words, in the various time zones around the world, it should start at 00:01 on September 6.
Therefore: In Germany, you can play starting at 00:01 on September 6 our time. That is the official time for the server start.
By the way: There is no early access. In Australia, however, the servers go live at 4 PM our time. It may be possible to access the game earlier here in Germany. We’ll find out then.
What about preload and a day-one patch?
The preload for PS4 and Xbox One has been live for several days already. You can download the required game data right now. If the download does not start automatically, you can activate it via your console store. It is over 32GB in size.
However, before you can start on September 6, you still need to download and install a day-one patch.
I don’t have Destiny 2 yet! What Editions are available?
You have several options to get Destiny 2. The easiest way is through the console store, where you can buy the standard edition, the digital deluxe edition, or a bundle of the base game + season pass digitally.
You can of course also buy Destiny 2 in disc version. Additionally, there are a limited edition and a collector’s edition available.
All editions of Destiny 2 with all contents are presented here. You can also pre-order via the given link. As pre-order bonuses, there is the exotic weapon Cold Heart, a kill-tracker ghost, and a salute emote.
I have already played Destiny 1! What about my existing character and rewards?
Bungie has not forgotten about veteran guardians.
If you reached at least level 20 with your characters in Destiny 1 and completed the “Black Garden” story mission, your guardians will be transferred from Destiny 1 to Destiny 2. You do not need to take action, this will happen automatically. However, you are free to create a new guardian.
In addition, guardians who have achieved important milestones in Destiny 1 can look forward to veteran rewards. There are exclusive emblems that you can find at the link, and additional “rewards” about which nothing is yet known. According to Bungie, veterans will enter Destiny 2 differently than newcomers.
You had until August 1 to secure your veteran rewards.
How can I prepare for Destiny 2? What do I need to know?
If you want to be well prepared for Destiny 2, you can read our guides and info articles about Destiny 2:
- Destiny 2 – Beginner Guide: Tips and information for a successful start
- Which class should I play in Destiny 2 – Titan, Hunter, or Warlock?
- What’s new in PvE? – All information about the PvE contents
- What’s new in the Crucible? – These PvP innovations are available
- Europe, Titan, Nessus, and Io – These are the four new “worlds”
- Here’s how to create a clan – Everything you need to know about clans
- Destiny 2: A guide to excess for the start
- The story of Destiny – All that happened before the release of Destiny 2
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