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''The Dark Below'' | ''The Dark Below'' takes place in the [[Cosmodrome]] and within the [[Hellmouth]], and involves stopping a dark god [[Crota]] who has risen an army of [[Hive]].<ref>[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/07/07/first-look-destiny-collectors-editions/#sf3597571 '''Playstation Blog''' - ''First Look: Destiny Collectors’ Editions'']</ref><ref>[http://www.destinydb.com/activities/922520027-the-seeding '''Destinydb''': ''The Seeding'']</ref><ref>[http://www.destinydb.com/activities/210892851-the-wakening '''Destinydb''': ''The Awakening'']</ref> Players are guided by [[Eris Morn]], a new character.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-explains-why-some-destiny-dlc-is-already-on/1100-6423327/ '''GameSpot''' - ''Bungie Explains Why Some Destiny DLC Is Already on the Disc'']</ref> | ||
===Gameplay=== | ===Gameplay=== | ||
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*3 [[Story]] missions set on the [[Moon]] and in the [[Cosmodrome]] | *3 [[Story]] missions set on the [[Moon]] and in the [[Cosmodrome]] | ||
**[[Fist of Crota]] | |||
**[[Siege of the Warmind]] | |||
**[[The Wakening]] | |||
*The introduction of Eris as a vendor in the Tower, featuring new quests, [[bounties]], and rewards | *The introduction of Eris as a vendor in the Tower, featuring new quests, [[bounties]], and rewards | ||
*Exclusive Legendary [[weapons]] and [[armor]] | *Exclusive Legendary and Exotic [[weapons]] and [[armor]] | ||
*"[[Will of Crota]]" | *2 New [[Strike]]s | ||
*"[[The Undying Mind]]" | **"[[Will of Crota]]" | ||
**"[[The Undying Mind]]" (Playstation timed exclusive) | |||
*"[[Crota's End]]" [[raid]] | *"[[Crota's End]]" [[raid]] | ||
*3 new [[Crucible]] maps | *3 new [[Crucible]] maps | ||
**[[Pantheon]] | |||
**[[Skyshock]] | |||
**[[The Cauldron]]) | |||
*Maximum [[Light]] Level increase to 32 | *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> | *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> | ||
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*Crota's End is available immediately upon starting the expansion, provided the player is a high enough level. The Undying Mind is also immediately available, provided the player has completed the story campaign from the base game. | *Crota's End is available immediately upon starting the expansion, provided the player is a high enough level. The Undying Mind is also immediately available, provided the player has completed the story campaign from the base game. | ||
*The expansion introduces a new [[Quest]]ing system. Quests are picked up from Eris Morn; the first three quests are the three story missions, followed by a choice of two different quests: the [[Disciples of Crota]] and the [[Urn of Sacrifice]]. These quests are stored as special bounties. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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The Dark Below is the first of two confirmed DLCs for Destiny. It was released on December 9, 2014.[1]
Features
Story
The Dark Below takes place in the Cosmodrome and within the Hellmouth, and involves stopping a dark god Crota who has risen an army of Hive.[2][3][4] Players are guided by Eris Morn, a new character.[5]
Gameplay
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 and Exotic weapons and armor
- 2 New Strikes
- "Will of Crota"
- "The Undying Mind" (Playstation timed exclusive)
- "Crota's End" raid
- 3 new Crucible maps
- Maximum Light Level increase to 32
- Tweaks to activity playlists.[6]
Notes
- The Will of Crota strike will not be available until the player performs a specific set of tasks for Eris: First, they must complete all the story missions. Then, turn in a bounty for killing 25 Knights or Wizards. Finally, The player must complete three bounties to track down the Heart, Hand, and Eyes of Crota in the Cosmodrome.[7]
- Crota's End is available immediately upon starting the expansion, provided the player is a high enough level. The Undying Mind is also immediately available, provided the player has completed the story campaign from the base game.
- The expansion introduces a new Questing system. Quests are picked up from Eris Morn; the first three quests are the three story missions, followed by a choice of two different quests: the Disciples of Crota and the Urn of Sacrifice. These quests are stored as special bounties.
Trivia
The trademark for the expansion was filed in 2013. Activision had Blizzard Entertainment file the trademark,[8] which led to some confusion as to whether the expansion was related to World of Warcraft.[9]
References
- ^ Eurogamer - Destiny's first expansion The Dark Below takes aim at story criticism
- ^ Playstation Blog - First Look: Destiny Collectors’ Editions
- ^ Destinydb: The Seeding
- ^ Destinydb: The Awakening
- ^ GameSpot - Bungie Explains Why Some Destiny DLC Is Already on the Disc
- ^ Bungie Weekly Update - 10/31/2014
- ^ How To Unlock Destiny's Will of Crota Strike in Destiny's New Dark Below DLC
- ^ The Game Informer Show - Destiny's The Dark Below Expansion Was Almost Uncovered In 2013
- ^ WOW Insider - The Dark Below is real
