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Destiny’s “The Dark Below” DLC dated, detailed

Activision today dated and detailed Destiny’s first DLC pack, “The Dark Below”.

has been given a release date and has been officially detailed by Activision.

“The Dark Below” DLC will be available on 10 December in Australia, bringing new weapons, armour and gear.

The game’s Light level cap will also be raised to 32. Moreover, players will also get five new bounty slots.

Full details as follows:

  • 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

PS3 and PS4 players will also get an exclusive Strike and exotic weapon.


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