The Limited Edition includes everything that's in the Ghost Edition minus the Ghost replica, letter of introduction and Golden Age Relics pack. The contents is as follows:

- Limited Edition SteelBook Case and Game Disc

- Guardian Folio, containing:

- “Arms and Armament” Field Guide: Many believe the weapons and armor featured in this record are a myth. You will learn the truth.

- Postcards from the Golden Age: Our worlds have been claimed by our enemies. Now, it’s time to take them back.

- Antique Star Chart: Explore the wild frontiers of our solar system. Discover all that we have lost.

Collector’s Edition Digital Content:

The City has provided you with a cache of items to start you on your journey, including:

- A Unique Ghost Casing

- An Exclusive Player Emblem

- An Exclusive Player Ship Skin

Destiny Expansion Pass

- The Destiny Limited Edition also includes the Destiny Expansion Pass.

Vanguard Armory

- As an added incentive to pre-order, players will gain early access to the Vanguard Armory which includes nine weapons, three helmets and an emblem. According to the Bungie, these items will be attainable through gameplay for those that choose not to pre-order.

Setting

Destiny is set in the distant future, after an event referred to as the Collapse ended the Golden Age that was started by the discovery of The Traveler, and pushed humanity to the brink of extinction. The force responsible for the Collapse is known as The Darkness, and indirectly acts as the primary antagonist. Battles against the forces of The Darkness are fought at various locations throughout the Solar System.

Plot

The game begins with the player's Ghost resurrecting them as a Guardian, after having been dead for an unknown length of time. The Guardian is quickly forced to fight Fallen who have inhabited the ruins of the nearby Cosmodrome in Old Russia. The Guardian, with the aid of their Ghost, is able to secure a jumpship and escape to The Tower that houses the Guardians on The City border.

After being outfitted and introduced to the Vanguard, and Gunsmith, the duo learn from Amanda Holliday that their Arcadia Class Jumpship is missing its Warp Drive, a component necessary for interplanetary travel. Due to the scarcity of the part and flyable jumpships in general, the Guardian is forced to return to where they found the ship in an attempt to find the part.