Like it or not, PlayStation owners are getting the treatment when it comes to timed-exclusive content in Bungie’s upcoming shared-world shooter, Destiny.

On September 9, players on the PS4 and PS3 will get access to a special Strike mission, a competitive multiplayer Crucible map, unique gear, fancy weapons, and personal player ships, all which will remain exclusive to those players for one year before making its way to Xbox One and Xbox 360 next Fall.

Below are all the details and latest screens of all the Destiny content coming to PlayStation first, excluding some of the additional PS-exclusive content confirmed for Destiny’s Expansion Pass. Check it out and let us know what you’re most looking forward to.

Destiny’s Beta launches first on PS4 and PS3 this Thursday, July 17, before making its way to Xbox One and Xbox 360 on July 23. Get the details and check out our giveaway right here.

Strike – Dust Palace

“Deep in the Dust Palace, a skyscraper buried deeply in the sands of Mars, the Cabal have captured a human Golden Age artificial intelligence construct that still hums with life. Fight through the Cabal army. Defeat the Psion Flayers. Reclaim the construct.”

• “An exclusive three-player cooperative Strike that can be played with friends, or matchmade.”
• “Track a Cabal extraction team through the husks of an ancient human skyscraper buried in the shifting dunes of Mars and face a new enemy, the Psion Flayers.”

Crucible Map – Exodus Blue

“Out among the ruins of the Cosmodrome lies the Colony Ship Exodus Blue. This long-dead vessel once brought hope and humanity to worlds beyond Earth. Now it’s a battlefield for our greatest champions. Here, Guardians challenge one another, forging a new hope and future in the fires of the Crucible.”

• “Exodus Blue is a mid-sized Crucible arena that pair perfectly with Control and Skirmish game modes.”
• “Broken pipes at the edge of the dry-dock provide an ideal route and vantage point for players who prefer ranged combat cover.”
• “Broken arms from a massive shipbuilding crane have smashed down onto train transports, providing those looking for close quarters combat a unique entrance to the interior.”

Gear Sets

Manifold – Warlock

“The Manifold Seeker armor was built to help Warlocks survive the secret realms of the Vex. Don it and brave the pocket worlds buried in the nameless depths trapped beyond space and time.”

Vanir – Titan

“A battle-tested armor set forged to protect Titans against the heavy firepower of the Cabal. Vigilantly walk the frontier prepared for anything the enemy will throw at you.”

Argus – Hunter

“A durable all-environment wire-weave for those out to scout the frontier. Break any Fallen stronghold and know you will survive.”

Weapons

Monte Carlo – Exotic Assault Rifle

• “Handcrafted as a showpiece, the Monte Carlo’s sleek look masks the cruel reality of its function – the efficient, elegant delivery of war against any who would tarnish its legacy.” 
• “Elegant line work emblazoned into the weapon’s body and a clean, well-defined pattern make the Monte Carlo stand out in a crowd.”
• “The Monte Carlo’s long, smooth lines extend into a bayonet that is both beautiful and imposing in its implications.”
• “Upgrades increase the Monte Carlo’s “hip fire” effectiveness and boost melee cool down, providing a firm grounding for close range domination.”

Hawkmoon – Exotic Hand Cannon

• “The Hawkmoon is a true gunslinger’s weapon – a smooth sidearm that makes every bullet count… Some more than others.”
• “Intricate “hawk feather” etchings carved into the weapon’s silvered barrel hint at personality and a handcrafted touch.”
• “The horned sight rack, accessories and “talon” crafted into its handle give the Hawkmoon a unique silhouette.”
• “Damage boosts increase the Hawkmoon’s combat effectiveness, making it a very formidable weapon.”

Player Ships

Aurora Awake

“A hull lined with arcane instruments, crafted by a circle of Warlocks – gifting the ship with a preternatural sense for the strange.”

Crypt Hammer

“A deep-strike insertion variant, built to carry Guardians safely through contested space. Carries hardpoints once used to hold Suros TL-SEAD anti-radiation missiles.”

Outrageous Fortune

“A rugged, versatile explorer for those ready to gamble everything in search of ancient secrets and alien power.”

Source: PlayStation

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With the recent announcements of specific in-game Destiny content remaining exclusive to PlayStation gamers for the duration of one year, it naturally has left entire fan-base of gamers on the other side of the fence feeling a little left out.

Earlier, not only did we learn that content exclusive to PlayStation gamers at launch would remain exclusive until Fall of next year, it’s also been indicated in Bungie’s introduction of the Destiny Expansion Pass that additional DLC content would remain exclusive for a full year as well. Unsurprisingly, Bungie is facing significant backlash from a large group of gamers who also happen to have been primary supporters of the studio throughout Halo’s life cycle on the Xbox and Xbox 360.

In this week’s Bungie Update, Destiny community manager David “DeeJ” Dague attempted to answer the tough queston, “Why do you hate your Xbox fans?”

Here’s what he had to say, though the statement specifically refers to the community the studio is hoping to build in the social space and not exclusive content:

“We don’t hate any of our fans. When we look at Bungie.net, we see gamers. We dare say that we see Bungie fans – although that might be assuming too much. Loving a good game and the hard-working developers who create it is not a console exclusive. This is one place where Guardians will truly be equal. You’ll each have a chance to become legend on this site. Our hope is that we can use this environment to talk about the amazing experiences we will all have in common. Bungie has embraced many different platforms in our storied history. We have a hard time sitting still. Our goal has been to create amazing worlds and fill them with as many passionate people as possible. What we would tell you is that, if you want to explore the world of Destiny, it was built with you in mind. We make games here at Bungie. We love the people who play them equally.”

The exclusive content and DLC issue wasn’t quite addressed, but sometimes, business is business. After all, the entire Halo series was exclusive to Xbox prior to Activision’s acquisition of Bungie. Perhaps it’s nothing personal?

What do you think? Are you a Destiny fan on Xbox? Are you satisfied with Bungie and Activision’s answers and reasoning? Let us know in the comments.