Fresh from the line via a press release, the release date for Destiny’s first expansion, “The Dark Below“, has finally been given a release date. You’ll be able to download the continuation of the game’s story and more on Tuesday, December 9th, as announced by both Activision and Bungie (Destiny’s publisher and developer respectively).
The Dark Below marks the first of two expansions planned for the sci-fi shooter pseudo-MMO, the second one being “House of Wolves“. Destiny’s upcoming first expansion will deal with one of the game’s enemies, the Hive, whilst the second expansion will deal with the Fallen.
The Dark Below is touted to introduce all-new weapons and gear to earn throughout a new story, as well as new co-operative and multiplayer activities.
“Destiny was created as a living universe, which has allowed us to improve the experience post launch in real-time,” Bungie’s president, Harold Ryan, stated in the press release. “It also gives us insight into the things players are looking for in new content. We’ve seen from feedback that people want new activities, gear and weapons and of course the immensely popular Raid. The community helps shape our development decisions and that’s really important to us.”
An entire rundown of what The Dark Below will offer you has been detailed below, which includes increasing the game’s level cap to 32, adding five additional Bounty slots, three new multiplayer maps, a new raid, and a timed PlayStation-exclusive Strike mission.
The Dark Below will set you back £19.99 (or your regional equivalent) as an individual purchase. Alternatively, purchasing the Destiny Expansion Pass will secure you both The Dark Below and House of Wolves (when it releases) for £34.99. Both expansions will be available for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 3. We’ll bring you more on Destiny should further information reach our ears.
- New weapons, armour and gear to earn, including Legendary and Exotic items
- Light Level cap raised to 32 and five additional Bounty slots added
- New story quests and missions – after years hiding amongst the Hive shadows, a new character, Eris, has come forth bearing an ominous warning: The Hive seek to summon a god, Crota, to destroy the Earth. FindEris in the Tower to take on special quests that include three new missions where you will increase your Light and earn new rewards
- New co-operative Strike, The Will of Crota, pits you and your Fireteam against Omnigul as she works to expand the Hive army at the command of her master, Crota
- Three new competitive multiplayer arenas
- Pantheon – set deep within the Black Garden in an ancient Vex temple that features Vex-designed landscapes and tight corridors
- Skyshock – an old interplanetary defence array that offers both vehicle and infantry engagements
- The Cauldron – an abandoned Hive ritual site that offers close-quarter combat
New six-player Raid, Crota’s End, set deep within the depths of the Hellmouth
- PlayStation platforms will also get access to an exclusive co-operative Strike, The Undying Mind and an exotic weapon, and more (timed exclusive until at least Autumn 2015)