Pre-load the Destiny 2 beta today on PS4 and Xbox One, exclusive to players with pre-order early access codes

Sometimes it pays to pre-order. Especially when there are Destiny 2 beta codes at stake.

The Destiny 2 beta kicks off next week for console players, with those who have pre-ordered getting early access before it opens up to everyone on the weekend.

PS4 pre-order early access begins on Tuesday 18, with Xbox One pre-order early access starting the day after, on July 19. Everyone else can join in the fun on July 21 before it comes to a close on July 23. For exact times, head over to our Destiny 2 beta start times for PS4, Xbox One, PC and pre-orders.

PC players will have to wait until August to get their turn.

If you've redeemed your pre-order code at Bungie.net and are starting to panic, don't fret. You'll get an email with the beta code once they're available.

Now that you've checked all of the appropriate boxes in readiness for next week, you can go ahead and pre-load the Destiny 2 beta today, Polygon reports.

The pre-load will go live at 10AM PDT/ 1PM EDT/ 6PM BST but only players with pre-order early access codes can pre-load it. So keep an eye on your inbox as we'll hopefully start seeing Destiny 2 beta codes being sent out today.

If you're wondering what kind of content will be included in the beta, you can find a detailed rundown here, but we'll see the Homecoming opening mission, two Crucible modes, a Stike, and a look at the new social space The Farm.

Destiny 2 releases on PS4 and Xbox One on September 6, with the PC release slated for October 24.

Let us know if your code arrives and whether you've pre-loaded the beta in the comments, so we can all be appropriately jealous.