Destiny The Dark Below Expansion Launch Trailer Released by Bungie

Written by Brandon Hofer on December 04, 2014

News: The launch trailer for next week’s Destiny expansion is now live and shows a little of what you can expect from this new content.

The first Destiny expansion is set to be released next week with The Dark Below. The Dark Below marks the first expansion to the universe since Destiny’s record-breaking 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 key features for this expansion 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 againstOmnigul 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

You can purchase The Dark Below separately for $19.99 or as part of the Destiny Expansion Pass for $34.99 which will cover The Dark Below as well as the second expansion pack next year. Take a look at the launch trailer for The Dark Below and tell us what you think. Are you looking forward to this expansion?