Destiny 2 - PC Beta begins August 28th, System Requirements revealed

The long awaited PC Beta begins on August 28th for pre-orders, system requirements for the MMO shooter have also been released with a modest set of minimum requirements to participate.

After a successful console beta, Bungie has finally lifted the lid on when PC players can get their hands on the MMO Shooter Sequel Destiny 2. Starting on August 28th those who have pre-ordered the game will be able to start playing the game, with the beta opening up for everyone else on August 29th. Additionally the system requirements for the beta have been revealed and good news for those of you with low end systems, you may be able to run the game as it supports a wide range of older hardware!

Destiny 2 PC Beta Dates

Here are the current PC Beta dates for Destiny 2, you will be able to begin playing from August 28th (if you have pre-ordered). Should you not want to pre-order the game will be Open Beta from August 29th. It's still unclear when they will open up preloads for the Beta but we suspect it will happen a few days prior to the Early Access launch.

• Early Access: August 28th
• Open Beta: August 29th
• Beta Ends: August 31st

When the game was tested on console it was extended by a further day, will the PC Beta also be extended? It's unclear but it may be likely. We still don't have much idea about what is planned for the Beta either, console had access to the Homecoming Mission, Inverted Spire, 2 PVP Maps, 3 Classes and for a limited time - The Farm Social Hub was available to stress test.

Destiny 2 PC Beta System Requirements

Minimum:

• Processor: Intel - Core i3-3250 or AMD FX-4350
• Memory: 6GB of RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia - GeForce GTX 660 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB

Recommended:

• Processor: Intel - Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen R5 1600X
• Memory: 8 GB of RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia - GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390

As always we suggest making sure you have the latest drivers before playing! AMD / NVIDIA

Note: System Requirements may change during the PC Beta test and may not reflect the final release build when it launches on October 24th.

Bungie is excited to be able to test with PC gamers as they have mainly been focused on console gaming in recent times:

We’re looking so forward to hosting you for this crucial testing op. It’s been a long time since Bungie has served gamers on anything other than a console. This is an exciting time for us in our studio, and we’re packing a lot of love into the PC Beta. We hope you’ll join us for this tactical pre-party.

Here's hope the PC Beta can live up to the expectations and deliver a great title capable of stunning visuals and high framerates!

Pre-order Bonus - Coldheart Rifle

By pre-ordering a copy of Destiny 2 you will gain access to the powerful Coldheart Rifle which is a strong beam type exotic weapon that uses Arc energy to destroy enemies. The longer you take aim at a target, the greater damage you'll inflict upon them!

With the PC Beta announced, you may wish to pre-order the game and get Early Access to the game starting on August 28th. We've put together a handy comparison guide to help you decide on which version of Destiny 2 to purchase. As an Official Partner of Activision Blizzard, codes will be delivered to you as soon as they are available.