'Destiny' DLC News: First Expansion Coming Early December; Plus See What's New In 'The Dark Below'

The first expansion for the hugely popular game "Destiny" will arrive early December. The expansion called "The Dark Below" will bring new missions, new gear and a level cap increase to the game. Some of the highlights include a new story quest and missions featuring a new character. New competitive multiplayer arenas, new raids and much more! Now courtesy of Activision we have a list of exactly what will come in the new expansion. Check it out below:

• New weapons, armour and gear to earn, including Legendary and Exotic items
• Light Level cap raised to 32 and five additional Bounty slots added
• New story quests and missions – after years hiding amongst the Hive shadows, a new character, Eris, has come forth bearing an ominous warning: The Hive seek to summon a god, Crota, to destroy the Earth. Find Eris in the Tower to take on special quests that include three new missions where you will increase your Light and earn new rewards
• New co-operative Strike, The Will of Crota, pits you and your Fireteam against Omnigul as she works to expand the Hive army at the command of her master, Crota
• Three new competitive multiplayer arenas:
• Pantheon – set deep within the Black Garden in an ancient Vex temple that features Vex-designed landscapes and tight corridors
• Skyshock – an old interplanetary defence array that offers both vehicle and infantry engagements
• The Cauldron – an abandoned Hive ritual site that offers close-quarter combat
• New six-player Raid, Crota's End, set deep within the depths of the Hellmouth
• PlayStation platforms will also get access to an exclusive co-operative Strike, The Undying Mind and an exotic weapon, and more (timed exclusive until at least Autumn 2015)

The new expansion will be available for $20 and as part of the "Destiny's" expansion pass. It will be available on PS3, PS4, XBOne, and Xbox 360 on Dec. 9.