Destiny Expansion I: The Dark Below Prologue Video and Details Released

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 21, 2014

News: Bungie and Activision have released a new video about Destiny’s first expansion that will become available on December 9.

The first expansion for Destiny is only a few weeks away and Activision has just released a video to show some of it off. Destiny Expansion I: The Dark Below will be available for download on December 9th. The Dark Below marks the first expansion to the universe since Destiny’s launch in September and features all-new weapons and gear to earn through new story, 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,” says Harold Ryan, President of Bungie. “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.”

Some of the new features for The Dark Below will include:

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 get access to an exclusive cooperative Strike, The Undying Mind, and an exotic weapon

What do you think about those features? Will you be purchasing The Dark Below? Do you already have the expansion pass? Tell us what you think below.