Destiny Expansion I: The Dark Below is out today

As you're probably aware by now, Destiny's first expansion, The Dark Below, is out today and is now available for download across PlayStation and Xbox platforms.

Having known about the expansion for quite a while now, most of the new features have already been talked about in depth. But in case you missed it, The Dark Below features new weapons, armor, and gear, plus new story missions, three new Crucible multiplayer arenas, a new Strike and brand-new six-player Raid. If you're a PlayStation Destiny player you get an exclusive Strike, The Undying Mind and a pretty awesome shotgun. Here's a brief overview of everything included:

• New Loot – Earn new weapons, armor, and gear, including new Legendary and Exotic items.
• Level Increase – Raise your Light Level to 32
• New Story Missions and Quests – Journey through new Hive-themed story missions and quests where you are tasked with stopping the resurrection of an ancient god, Crota
• New cooperative Strike – The Will of Crota, pits you and your Fireteam against Omnigulas she works to expand the Hive army at the command of her master, Crota
• New six-player Raid – Assemble your six-player Fireteam to attempt Crota's End, set deep within the depths of the Hellmouth with all-new gameplay mechanics and enemy bosses
• New competitive multiplayer arenas:
  • Pantheon – Set in an ancient Vex temple inside the Black Garden that features Vex-designed landscapes and tight corridors
  • Skyshock – An old interplanetary defense array that offers engagements for both vehicle and infantry
  • The Cauldron – An abandoned Hive ritual site that offers close-quarter combat
• New EV-30 Tumbler Sparrow – Players that purchase and redeem the Destiny Expansion Pass or Destiny Expansion I: The Dark Below by January 15, 2015 will receive the EV-30 Tumbler Sparrow, enabling its riders to drive fast, take flight, and perform a set of mid-air tricks
• PlayStation Exclusive Content – PlayStation players will also get access to an exclusive cooperative Strike, The Undying Mind, and exclusive exotic weapon, The 4thHorseman shotgun

Even those of you who don't buy into the expansion right away are due for some changes. While you won't be able to access any of the new content, some updates and alterations have already been made to the game, including some new weapons and armor and the addition of five bounty slots.

The Dark Below is available today for $19.99, or as part of the Destiny Expansion Pass (which also includes the second planned expansion) for $34.99.