This was announced pre-launch... (Destiny)

by petetheduck, Monday, July 27, 2015, 23:35 (3506 days ago) @ red robber
edited by petetheduck, Monday, July 27, 2015, 23:46

Here's an article from over a year ago: http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/21/destiny-will-likely-have-sequels-and-your-character-will-carry-over

"That's according to Bungie engineer Roger Wolfson, who told Digital Trends that the developer was keen to enable you to keep playing as your initial character right the way across the franchise."

That article also contained this gem:

"“Our goal for Destiny is that each time you play it, you’re going to have a different experience,” he said."

*snicker*

Anyway, definitely not news, and I'd be shocked if anyone actually thought Bungie wouldn't be doing this.