Destiny launch: cosplay, Fallen spaceships and awkward dancing
Cosplay, freebies and a giant Fallen ship – it can only be a midnight launch for one of the most-anticipated games of the year.
You may not have heard about this, but a little game called Destiny went live today. Activision said it’s the most pre-ordered new IP in history, and we have no reason to doubt them.
But despite living in a world where it’s possible to preload and get the game as soon as servers go live, that didn’t stop a whole bunch of dedicated fans staying up until midnight to grab a physical copy.
Csaba Toth (38) was the first person to grab Destiny at GAME’s midnight launch in Stratford. He looks pretty chuffed.
Over in the US, members of the Bungie team went to stores to meet the players, signing games and consoles.
Midnight @DestinyTheGame launch at Redmond RTC! Thanks to everyone who came out tonight & made our night :)
@Bungie pic.twitter.com/FzsxrxmLCq
— Dawn (@rawksaur) September 9, 2014
They've been here since 1 am!!! pic.twitter.com/imZPXZ8uux
— Dawn (@rawksaur) September 8, 2014
At the Bungie studio something daunting managed to land outside.
There's a Fallen Skiff outside of Bungie's offices. Should I be worried? #Destiny pic.twitter.com/dXeKs8fD83
— Eric Neustadter (e) (@thevowel) September 8, 2014
The studio opened its doors to players too, inviting them in to play and party.
Meanwhile, outside Bungie. https://t.co/gxeJjvtXTb
— Bungie (@Bungie) September 8, 2014
For the developers of Destiny. pic.twitter.com/aphzsZlMYV
— Bungie (@Bungie) September 5, 2014
Of course it wouldn’t be a launch without a little cosplay.
Holy crap! Thank you so much Activision for the Ghost edition 😀 I love it! Can't wait to take the little baby out^^ pic.twitter.com/KQr5teAduC
— Karin Olava (@KarinOlava) September 8, 2014
#GAMEDestiny – We've arrived at @GAMECastlepoint to be greeted by a dancing Hunter & other shenanigans! pic.twitter.com/0TCDDJZkcF
— GAME.co.uk (@GAMEdigital) September 8, 2014
Although this one’s a little awkward…
#GAMEDestiny – Our Hunter found a Warlock friend @GAMECastlepoint. Destiny friends! https://t.co/407AkBME5T
— GAME.co.uk (@GAMEdigital) September 8, 2014
Who says Destiny is a PS4 first-party game?
Our first in line, congrats on your free top! @sjb1904 have fun!! #GAMEDestiny @GAMEdigital pic.twitter.com/iyHjhoph8C
— GAME Bluewater (@GAMEBluewater) September 8, 2014
Did you queue for a copy of the game at midnight, or sit at home waiting for the servers to click on?
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