Destiny release date Announced, Beta Delayed

Bungie's first project after Halo, the shared-world shooter Destiny, will launch on September 9, 2014, Bungle announced today.

Destiny, Bungle's shared-world shooter will launch worldwide on September 9, 2014, with the game's beta period beginning in summer 2014 first on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, before coming to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 sometime later.

Previously the beta was announced to be released "early 2014," with Bungle treating the game's beta like a full product launch.

"Destiny has always represented a new beginning for our team," Bungie said. "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."

"Every new build brings us closer to our original vision," the studio went on. "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."