Posted Wed Oct 29, 2014 at 07:54 AM PDT by Brian Hoss
Level Cap moving to 32.
Bungie and Activision have just come clean on details for the first 'Destiny' expansion. Unsurprisingly, the contents read like a mix between a 'World of Warcraft' expansion, and a 'Call of Duty' expansion.
'Destiny Expansion I: The Dark Below' is bringing a new story built around a new character, Eris, and three new missions. The Level Cap will move from 30 to 32, which means new gear as well as new weapons. Bungie is alos adding five bounty slots. There is a new strike, three new multiplayer maps, and a new six-player Raid. Another new strike is coming to the PlayStation platforms as a timed exclusive.
No word or hint as of yet of a new class or even subclass.
From Bungie President Harold Ryan, "Destiny was created as a living universe, which has allowed us to improve the experience post launch in real-time. 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."
'Destiny Expansion I: The Dark Below' will be available for $19.99 or can be had as part of $34.99 'Destiny Expansion Pass, which includes both Expansion I & Expansion 2.
From Bungie,
Destiny Expansion I: The Dark Below will feature the following:
o New weapons, armor, and gear to earn, including Legendary and Exotic items
o Light Level cap raised to 32 and five additional Bounty slots added
o 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
o New cooperative 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
o 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 defense array that offers both vehicle and infantry engagements
The Cauldron - an abandoned Hive ritual site that offers close-quarter combat
o New six-player Raid, Crota's End, set deep within the depths of the Hellmouth
o PlayStation platforms will also get access to an exclusive cooperative Strike, The Undying Mind, and more (timed exclusive until at least Fall 2015)
Players can purchase The Dark Below individually ($19.99), or as part of the Destiny Expansion Pass ($34.99), which includes both Expansion I and Expansion II, on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
Order the Digital Guardian Edition here for $89.99.
Source: Bungie
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