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Some Of Destiny’s First DLC Pack Will Be Free To All Players
Last week, we received a release date for Destiny’s first DLC pack. The Dark Below arrives in December and brings new story, PvP, strike, and raid content. It also includes new gear (including exotics).
In its weekly update, Bungie community manager David Dague discussed the contents of the first pack. A few of the things we mentioned last week will drop with The Dark Below, but aren’t expressly tied to ownership of that content.
Regardless of whether you pony up for the $20 DLC pack (or $35 content pass that includes the first two drops), you’ll get access to new weapons and armor. You’ll also be able to pick up new bounties and slot them into one of the five additional spots.
You won’t be able to take on any of the new missions or join your DLC-owning friends on the new strike or raid. You will be able to gear up, even if you can’t raise your light level to 32 without a purchase.
For more on The Dark Below, check out the coverage from last week. The DLC arrives on December 9.
[Source: Bungie]
Our Take
I’m surprised the level cap increase isn’t included alongside the new weapons and armor. Two levels shouldn’t have a huge impact on the next Iron Banner event, but eventually you’ll need to pay up to stay competitive if the level cap keeps nudging upward with DLC.
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