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'''''The Dark Below''''' is the first of two confirmed DLCs for ''[[Destiny]]''. It is set for release on December 9, 2014.<ref name = "StoryCrit"/>
'''''The Dark Below''''' is the first of two confirmed DLCs for ''[[Destiny]]''. It is set for release on December 9, 2014.<ref name = "StoryCrit">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-10-29-destinys-first-expansion-the-dark-below-takes-aim-at-story-criticism '''Eurogamer''' - ''Destiny's first expansion The Dark Below takes aim at story criticism'']</ref>


==Features==
==Features==
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===Gameplay===
===Gameplay===
[[Story]], [[Strike]],<ref name = "Joystiq"/> multiplayer maps<ref name = "StoryCrit">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-10-29-destinys-first-expansion-the-dark-below-takes-aim-at-story-criticism '''Eurogamer''' - ''Destiny's first expansion The Dark Below takes aim at story criticism'']</ref> and missions from other modes will be added, along with new gear, armor, and weapons. Some of this attaches to pre-existing locations.<ref name = "Joystiq">[http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/15/discussing-destinys-first-dlc-its-got-its-own-story/ '''Joystiq''' - ''Discussing Destiny's first DLC: It's got its own story'']</ref> Due to a glitch in the game it has been seen that Bungie's current additions for this expansion will contain multiple story missions, 2 Strikes and 1 [[Raid]]. More multiplayer maps can be expected.<ref>[http://au.ign.com/articles/2014/08/12/gamescom-2014-destiny-expansion-the-dark-below-announced '''IGN''' - ''GAMESCOM 2014: DESTINY EXPANSION 'THE DARK BELOW' COMING IN DECEMBER'']</ref> The level cap will be raised to 32.<ref name = "StoryCrit"/>
''The Dark Below'' features the following gameplay features:
 
*3 [[Story]] missions set on the [[Moon]] and in the [[Cosmodrome]]
*The introduction of Eris as a vendor in the Tower, featuring new quests, [[bounties]], and rewards
*Exclusive Legendary [[weapons]] and [[armor]]
*"[[Will of Crota]]" [[strike]]
*"[[Crota's End]]" [[raid]]
*3 new [[Crucible]] maps ([[Pantheon]], [[Skyshock]], and [[The Cauldron]])
*Maximum [[Light]] Level increase to 32
*Tweaks to activity playlists.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/7_Bungie-Weekly-Update--10312014/en/News/News?aid=12351 '''Bungie Weekly Update''' - ''10/31/2014'']</ref>  


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

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The Dark Below boxart. Source: EB Games. Artist: Bungie. Accessed on 2014-09-09
DLC art

The Dark Below is the first of two confirmed DLCs for Destiny. It is set for release on December 9, 2014.[1]

Features

Story

The Dark Below will be set in the Hellmouth and will involve stopping a dark god Crota who has risen an army of Hive.[2][3][4] Players will be guided by Eris, a new character.[5]

Gameplay

The Dark Below features the following gameplay features:

Trivia

The trademark for the expansion was filed in 2013. Activision had Blizzard Entertainment file the trademark,[7] which led to some confusion as to whether the expansion was related to World of Warcraft.[8]

References

  1. ^ Eurogamer - Destiny's first expansion The Dark Below takes aim at story criticism
  2. ^ Playstation Blog - First Look: Destiny Collectors’ Editions
  3. ^ Destinydb: The Seeding
  4. ^ Destinydb: The Awakening
  5. ^ GameSpot - Bungie Explains Why Some Destiny DLC Is Already on the Disc
  6. ^ Bungie Weekly Update - 10/31/2014
  7. ^ The Game Informer Show - Destiny's The Dark Below Expansion Was Almost Uncovered In 2013
  8. ^ WOW Insider - The Dark Below is real

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