Destiny’s first expansion pack, titled The Dark Below, will launch on December 9, Activision has announced.
“Destiny was created as a living universe, which has allowed us to improve the experience post launch in real-time,” commented Bungie President, Harold Ryan. “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.”
The Dark Below will feature a heap of extra content to supplement the shared-world shooter, which launched in September to critical and commercial success.
Among the new additions include new weapons, gear, missions, and multiplayer/co-op activities. The level cap has also been raised slightly.
See below for the full skinny:
-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. Find Eris 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)
Read our review of Destiny here.