Destiny 2 PC Beta Pre-Load Now Available For Some The beta begins on August 28, but you may be able to pre-load now. 'Destiny 2' open beta available to download on PC. Destiny 2 open beta - flickr bagogames. While console gamers patiently wait for the official release date, those among us who prefer PC can get their hands on some content as early as next Tuesday, August 29.

Following a day of exclusive access for those who pre-ordered the game, Destiny 2's PC beta is now available for everyone. This marks the first time the general public will be able to play a Destiny game on computer.

How To Download Destiny 2 Beta On Pc Windows 10

If you already played the console version of the beta, you won't find a ton that's new here in terms of content. There is an additional Crucible map, and various tweaks have been implemented, but otherwise you're still looking at a story mission, some limited Crucible access, and a Strike.

That said, the beta may be worth checking out just to see how well your computer runs the game. We've already gotten a look at Destiny 2's minimum and recommended specs, but nothing is as good of a test as simply booting up the game for yourself. The full version of Destiny 2 may not be launching until October 24, almost two months after the PS4 and Xbox One versions, but it may be worth the wait--it will sport a number of visual enhancements, as well as support for framerates higher than 30 FPS.

Destiny 2 Beta Release Date

Destiny's PC beta runs until August 31. As with the full PC version, it runs through Battle.net, Blizzard's desktop app. If you don't already have that installed, you can grab it here.