- "They say this was where mankind first reached beyond the confines of Earth. Whatever promise this place once offered is long gone—now it just holds the bones of that long-forgotten time."
- — Area Description
Old Russia is a toxic[1] area on Earth that was once modern day Kazakhstan during the Golden Age. There was a large walled structure built here for the purpose of protecting numerous colony ships meant to flee Earth during the Collapse, and evidence of refugees attempting to escape the planet still remains. This wall is occupied by Riksis, Devil Archon, and numerous Fallen from the House of Devils.[2] Orange, burnt grass steppes and dimly lit interiors of old buildings are a magnet for invading Fallen Soldiers.[3]
The Fallen control most of Old Russia (acting as the House of Devils' stronghold), but there are pockets of Hive occupation.[4]
Gameplay
While players will explore many areas of Earth in the long-term Destiny storyline, the first major location is Old Russia. Specifically, Guardians are first revived by their Ghosts just outside the devastated ruins of the Cosmodrome in A Guardian Rises, and explore its surrounding area—a real-world site in modern day Kazakhstan that has long been the launch site for the Russian space program.
Old Russia has five Gold Chests. Finding them all will unlock an Uncommon Sparrow.[5]
Activities
Story Missions
The Dark Below
House of Wolves
Strikes
Quests
Explore
- Explore Missions
- Public Events
Crucible
Known locations
- Gateway
- Cosmodrome
- The Steppes (Public location)
- The Breach
- The Divide (Public location)
- Forgotten Shore (Public location)
- The Grottos
- Mothyards (Public location)
- Rocketyard (Public location)
- King's Watch
- Skywatch (Public location)
- Exodus Blue (Crucible map)
- Skyshock (Crucible map)
- Sector 618 (Crucible map)
- Plaguelands
- Felwinter Peak
- Iron Temple (Social space)
- Vostok Observatory
- Lords' Watch (Public location)
- Giant's Husk (Public location)
- Doomed Sea
- The Archon's Keep (Public location)
- Archon's Forge (Public location)
- The Warrens
- Site 6
- Forgotten Pass (Public location)
- Bunker Triglav (Public location)
- Felwinter Peak
Gallery
Old Russia, as seen in Destiny's original reveal.
Old Russia during night.
Map of Old Russia.
Map of Old Russia 2
Early Cosmodrome Concept by Dorje Bellbrook.
A Waterfall in Old Russia
A Stone Arch in the Cosmodrome.
The Cosmodrome Wall interior.
Gas Mask Container.
Sign of the Russian Bureau of Aeronautics.
Tunnel in Old Russia.
Unknown structure rising from the Cosmodrome sea.
Pan shot of the Cosmodrome Rocket Yard.
List of appearances
References
- ^ The Guardian: how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters
- ^ YouTube: Building the Destiny E3 Reveal — Bungie Commentary
- ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 52
- ^ Bungie (2014-6-12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.
- ^ Bungie (2014-7-17), Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.