In the luxury MMO Destiny, Activision has come up with something clever to keep the fire simmering and the fans engaged. With the Google technology from Street View, it’s already possible to reach the stars.
With Google to the Stars
Okay, this is something new. A week before the release, fans of Destiny can already embark on a journey to Mars, Venus, and the Moon. Destiny uses the Google technology that is also behind Street View and Google Maps. In everyday life, it’s used to see what the vacation spot you visited as a child looks like today, or to check if Rome is still standing.
Bungie uses the technology for different purposes. With PlanetView, players can pass the time until the MMO shooter launches on September 9th. Bungie ensures that fans do not lose sight of Destiny. Considering the marketing budget with TV spots and massive billboards around the world, this is hardly surprising.
With PlanetView, travel to the Moon, Mars, or Venus – in the Destiny edition
In Destiny, the player (even in German) is invited on a tour of the planets Venus and Mars, and you can also stop by the Moon. However, the tour guide is surprised: “What? No weapon? Well, if you say so.”
As the publisher Activision states, PlanetView gives fans just a small taste of the vast world of Destiny that will be available to explore starting September 9th. Players could gain insights into the backstory of the planets, useful gameplay tips, or even hints on hidden items.
PlanetView is set to expand later as new locations are added in DLCs
PlanetView was created in collaboration between Bungie and Google and utilizes Google Maps technology. The project intends to continue later. This likely means that more locations will become accessible in PlanetView when they find their way to Destiny through DLCs.
That at the start, only three locations—the Moon, Venus, and Mars—are available for viewing is a cause for complaint among some critical fans: it suggests that the scope of Destiny is smaller than it was made to appear.
The campaign is additionally introduced with a trailer, which we will present to you afterwards. You can find the PlanetView here. However, loading takes a bit even with a fast internet connection, so patience is advised. This is true for both this and while waiting for the release of Destiny.
The MMO shooter Destiny will be released on September 9th for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4. A PC version is not yet confirmed, but it is considered likely.
