Destiny is still one of the most talked about games, which is pretty impressive when you consider it made its debut in 2014. It was welcomed by masses of PS4, PS3, Xbox One and Xbox 360 gamers and offered a new first-person shooter from the makers of Halo. Here, we bring you all of the DLC information you need to know, as well as the latest release date rumours and gameplay information from the upcoming Destiny 2.
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Update: Activision has confirmed that Destiny 2 is still on track to come out in autumn 2017 - read more.
Destiny Rise of Iron DLC UK release date: When is Rise of Iron coming out?
Destiny Rise of Iron DLC release date: Out now - 20 September 2016 release date
On 20 September the new DLC was released, and is expected to be the final major update to the original Destiny ahead of Detiny 2 next year.
While Destiny was released back in 2014, interest in the game hasn’t dwindled – mainly thanks to how the game was designed, and the addition of DLC that keeps things interesting for players. However, it looked as if The Taken King was going to be the most prominent DLC available for the game, and the company had focused its efforts on Destiny 2.
This isn't the case, however. Activision has announced what’s in store for Destiny, with a major expansion on 20 September 2016 (Rise of Iron DLC) and a sequel next year (which we come to below).
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Destiny DLC release date and price: Can I buy the Destiny DLC?
Yes, those of you that are interested in purchasing the upcoming Destiny DLC can do so via a number of different retailers. The good (or bad, depending on your view) news is that the price is the exactly the same amongst retailers, meaning you'll get the same deal whether you order on the PS Store or order via Amazon.
Those looking to order the content on Xbox One can only seem to be able to do so via the Microsoft Store, while PS4 players can order from GAME, the PlayStation Store or Amazon for £24.99.
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Destiny Christmas event 2016 | How can I play The Dawning?
Bungie celebrated Christmas 2016 in Destiny with an exclusive seasonal event: The Dawning.
Some elements of The Dawning will be familiar from previous holiday events, as the principal attraction was once again Sparrow racing, with the return of the Sparrow Racing League. Up to six players can compete in races, with rewards including themed gear, emblems, shaders, and Sparrows.
The two courses from last year (Infinite Descent on Venus and Campus Martius on Mars) are both back, along with two new additions for the sake of variety: Haakon Precipice on Earth and Shining Sands on Mercury. If you want to take part, visit Amanda Holliday, the Shipwright in the Tower Hangar.
There's more than just Sparrows though. The Dawning also offered quests from Commander Zavala and Eva Levante, along with new Record Book challenges, nine winter-themed emotes, and updates to three older strikes: The Nexus, The Will of Crota, and The Shadow Thief.
Those updates are in part due to the other major update in The Dawning: strike scoring. Destiny now scores you and your squadmates when you play the SIVA Crisis and heroic SIVA Crisis playlists, as well as the weekly Nightfall strike. Points and medals will be awarded for good team play and feats like streaks of kills.
The best part is that strike scoring, sparrow racing in private matches, and the new daily and weekly Elite Bounties are sticking around for good, even now that the winter event is done.
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Destiny 2 release date rumours: Destiny 2 due in autumn 2017
Activision also announced a sequel to Destiny due in autumn 2017. Even though it’s still a long way off, it’s great to have confirmation that Activision is actively working on Destiny 2. The first Destiny game was released on 9 September 2014, and the pre-Christmas rush proved to work well in Bungie’s favour, so we'd expect to see Destiny 2 arrive at a similar time in 2017.
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Destiny 2 gameplay rumours: What can we expect from Destiny 2?
So, what can we expect from the newly-announced Destiny 2? While details are obviously pretty scarce, an investor presentation in February 2017 gave us our first hints as to what to expect. In addition to reaffirming that the game will arrive in late 2017, Activision announced that Destiny 2 will have a “great cast of memorable, relatable characters” as well as a “cinematic storyline.” The game will also be more accessible for “someone who wants a great, more casual first-person experience.”
It looks like we’ll have some more information sooner rather than later, so make sure you check back regularly as we’ll be updating this as soon as we have new information.
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