Digital Upgrade Free
I haven't seen this reported on Polygon before.
http://www.destinythegame.com/digital-upgrade
Q. When I buy/redeem the Destiny Digital Base Game, Digital Guardian Edition, or Expansion Pass for PlayStation 3, how do I get the free PlayStation 4 version?
A: When you buy/redeem the Destiny Digital Base Game, Digital Guardian Edition, or Expansion Pass on or before January 15th, 2015, you can download the PlayStation 4 version from the PlayStation Store for free by doing the following:
- Log into your PlayStation 4 using the same Sony Entertainment Network Account (PSN ID) used to buy/redeem the Destiny digital content on PlayStation 3.
- Navigate to the Destiny content page or search for the corresponding item you purchased previously on PlayStation
- Add the item to your cart and complete the transaction.
- Wait for the download to complete.
Note: Expansion Pass content (which includes Expansions I and II) will only be available for full download once released.
Q. When I download the free PlayStation 4 version(s), will I still be able to play it on PlayStation 3?
A: Yes. Your Sony Entertainment Network Account (PSN ID) will retain licenses for both consoles.
This is total news to me.
The kicker, and this puts Destiny back on my wishlist:
Q. Will my Guardians, progress, stats, and gear carry over when I download and play the next-gen version?
A: Yes. Whether you participate in this program or not, your Guardians, progress, stats, and gear are shared within a console family (PlayStation®3<->PlayStation®4 or Xbox 360<->Xbox One) and will be waiting for you when you transition to next-gen.