Expand your journey across the stars with Destiny: The Dark Below, the first major expansion to Bungie’s landmark action shooter. Set three months after the initial launch of the base game, this expansion invites Guardians to venture into the terrifying depths of the Moon to confront a long-forgotten threat. As the Hive prepare to awaken their god, Crota, you must assemble your fireteam to prevent a dark army from invading Earth.

A New Threat Emerges Beneath the Moon

The narrative of Destiny: The Dark Below centers on the arrival of Eris Morn, a resilient new NPC who arrives at the Tower with harrowing news. As the sole survivor of a fireteam slaughtered in the Hellmouth, Eris brings tales of the Hive’s attempt to resurrect Crota—the very god whose legendary sword players previously wielded during the base game's campaign. Through fragmented tasks and quests, players must work alongside Eris to track down dangerous enemies like the ferocious Wizard, Omnigul, across familiar landscapes on Earth and the Moon.

Gameplay Mechanics and New Content

This expansion is designed to provide fresh objectives for those immersed in the "loop" of shooting and looting. While the core mechanics of traversing, shooting, and retreating remain at the heart of the experience, new elements are introduced to challenge even the most seasoned Guardians:

  • New Story Missions: Navigate through new terrain, including missions that introduce unique environmental hazards like "vestiges" that inflict damage upon contact.
  • The Crota's End Raid: A massive cooperative undertaking that introduces the "Weight of Darkness" debuff, testing your team's ability to survive the true depths of the Hellmouth.
  • New Strike: Embark on the "Will of Crota" Strike, a mission that takes players through the Jovian Complex beneath Skywatch, battling waves of Ogres, Knights, and Thralls.
  • Competitive Multiplayer: Test your skills in three brand-new multiplayer arenas designed for intense PvP combat.
  • Expanded Arsenal: Earn a wealth of new weapons, armor, and gear to enhance your loadout and sustain the endless grind.

Who Is This Expansion For?

Destiny: The Dark Below is tailor-made for fans of the looter-shooter genre and players who thrive on cooperative high-stakes gameplay. If you enjoy the social and strategic complexities of Raids and Strikes, or if you are looking for new gear to optimize your build, this expansion offers much-needed content to reinvigorate your adventures. It is an essential addition for anyone invested in the lore of the Hive and the survival of Earth's last line of defense.

Platform Availability

Experience the expansion on a variety of next-gen and previous-generation consoles, including:

  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox One
  • PlayStation 3
  • Xbox 360