Expand your sci-fi odyssey with Destiny: House of Wolves, the second major expansion for Bungie’s premier online action shooter. Set against a backdrop of shifting alliances and cosmic rebellion, this expansion invites players to venture into the Reef—a mysterious expanse of space debris inhabited by the enigmatic Awoken. As a Guardian, you are tasked with aiding the Awoken in their quest for vengeance against a rebellious faction of the Fallen that has turned against the Awoken Queen.

New Frontiers and Intense Combat

Destiny: House of Wolves brings a wealth of new gear, weapons, and armor to your arsenal, providing much-needed progression for dedicated players. While the expansion utilizes familiar locales such as Earth and Venus, it introduces fresh twists to these environments. Players can engage in high-stakes combat within the Vault of Glass and participate in cinematic battles aboard Fallen starships high above the Ishtar Sink.

The gameplay mechanics blend traditional first-person shooter action with RPG elements, offering new challenges to test your skills. New enemy types and hazards, including sniper Shanks and Fallen landmines, add layers of tactical difficulty to the mission structure. Beyond the story missions, the expansion introduces significant updates to multiplayer and cooperative play:

  • The Prison of Elders: A brand-new arena activity that provides a fresh challenge for fireteams.
  • New Competitive Maps: Three new maps designed to revitalize the multiplayer experience.
  • Crucible Updates: The introduction of a new competitive elimination mode within the Crucible.
  • New Cooperative Strikes: Additional Strike content to keep cooperative play engaging.

A Story of Revenge and Rebellion

The narrative focus of this expansion centers on the fallout of Skolas' betrayal. After reneging on his alliance with the Awoken Queen, the rebel leader has become a high-priority target. Players can interact with more personable characters like the sharp Petra and the eccentric Variks the Loyal, who provide much-needed exposition and personality to the unfolding conflict. While the expansion aims to deepen the lore of the Destiny universe, it remains a focused effort to improve upon the narrative shortcomings of previous content.

Who is This Expansion For?

Destiny: House of Wolves is ideal for fans of the looter-shooter genre who crave more objectives and gear to hunt. If you enjoy tactical squad-based gameplay in cooperative modes or testing your reflexes in high-stakes competitive multiplayer, this expansion offers a significant amount of new content to master. It appeals particularly to players looking for an expanded endgame experience through new arena activities and updated combat encounters.

Technical Specifications

  • Genre: Shooter, Action, RPG
  • Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
  • Initial Release Date: May 19, 2015