Destiny The Dawning Event official trailer

[exxtrooper]

Confirmed new exotics: Icebreaker, Firelord, Voidlord

Lots of new bits here and there, take a look.

Lasts from December 13th to January 3rd.

[bradman]

S-R-L..it ain't over till Shaxx sings! Hold onto your pants!

[markopolo]

Fuck SLR

ICEBREAKERS BACK BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[markopolo]

Details on the strike scoring (imagine CotE scoring meets Nightfall)

www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/03/extensive-screens-and-info-emerge-for-destiny-s-the-dawning-event.aspx

[markopolo]

Apparently, SRL will stay after the event, in prviate matches

www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/5gbich/game_informer_article_srl_and_strike_scoring_to/

[markopolo]

Some datto info about the event:

What you need to know about SLR:




Strike info, include pics of the new ornaments



TL;DR: ornaments are cool, Icebreaker is exactly the same everything as the y1 (but as 400 light) comes from a bounty from Zavalla, the Voidlord/Firelord are literally Thunderlord, with different damage types, come from quests which we don't know more than that,

[markopolo]

HEre... here's a link to what we know... it's easier this way

www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/5gl8bt/the_dawning_everything_we_know_so_far/


But if you can't access, Polo's gotcha:


All aboard the HYPE SLEIGH!
The Dawning is a FREE update Event beginning on the 13th of December to 3rd of January and will introduce the return of Sparrow Racing League (SRL) and Strike Scoring into the World of Destiny. A new Record book will become available for owners of Destiny: Rise of Iron to complete and earn Festive Rewards and deliever a season of healthy competition to the Tower
With information circling and fragmented, I’ve attempted to make an amalgamated piece for ALL things ‘The Dawning’ – As ever, If I have missed anything please feel free to let me know and I’ll get it added in

FORWARD UNTO DAWN

The Dawning Update will be LIVE from the 13th December 2016 and will end 3rd of January 2017.
The Update is FREE and the new Record book is also FREE
Sparrow Racing returns - Strike Scoring added
The record book is split in two - 1 Page for SRL, 1 Page for Strike Scoring
2015 Sparrow Racing Book CAN BE completed this time around
Destiny: Rise of Iron players will receive a free gift at reset during each of the three weeks of The Dawning – check in with the Postmaster to collect these minor goodies.
Skeleton Key Drop Rates to be INCREASED (Source)
Once the event ends, Sparrow Racing will be added to Destiny Private Matches
Strike Scoring will also remain following the end of the Event
Players who do not yet own Destiny: Rise of Iron will only have access to the original tracks, though – just as they cannot access new multiplayer maps added with Destiny: Rise of Iron.
As per Deej: "the first thing you'll do when you load in the tower in the 13th is go to Amanda holiday and fetch your event record book" – Sparrows at the ready, Guardians


The Dawning Trailer
New Armour - New Hunter set - New set previews
New Sparrows - New Sparrow
New Emblems - Example of some new SRL Emblems
New Shaders
New Quests
New Emotes
New Cosmetics

SPARROW RACING
Sparrow Racing Maps confirmed
Mars
Mercury
Plaguelands
Venus

Competitive Spirit Record Book
The new Record book for ‘The Dawning’ update – The book is split into 2 pages, one for Sparrow Racing and one for the new Strikes

Page 1: Sparrow Racing
Task Objective
In It To The Finish Finish 25 Sparrow Races.
Precision Racing Hit 1000 Gates.
Tricky Land 100 Tricks.
Speed Bumps Kill 50 Enemies.
Red Racer Beat the 'Campus Martius' Course Par Time.
Maximum Velocity Beat the 'Infinite Decent' Course Par Time.
Sand Speeder Beat the 'Shining Sands' Course Par Time.
Slalom Beat the 'Haakon Precipice' Course Par Time.

Page 2: Vanguard Elite
Descriptions in Italics were not shown and are speculation based on other tasks.
Task Objective
Heroic High Score Achieve a high score in the SIVA Crisis Heroic Strike Playlist.
Champion of Night Achieve a high score in the Nightfall Strike.
Scores of Scores Get a Cumulative Highscore.
Bounty Hunter Complete a Number of Commander Zavala's Bounties
Pot of Gold Rapidly earn primary, secondary and heavy medals to earn Rainbow medals.
Killing Spree Achieve Killing Spree medals.
Super Hero Achieve 'Cycle of Light' medals.
All the Medals Achieve unique medals.

Book Rewards – Image to show rewards page
Level Reward
Level 2 Signet of Speed Emblem
Level 3 3x SRL Champions Ornament
Level 4 Hoarfrost Shader
Level 5 Amanda's Tag
Level 6 Good Game Emote
Level 7 Xur's Tag
Level 8 EV-31 Nightbird Sparrow
Level 9 Saladin's Tag
Level 10 Dawn's Return Shader
Video showing Sparrow racing rewards here - DISCLAIMER - Not my video, please give any feedback through the link for its creator
Credit to this post for the details in Text form – u/ItsDanniey1

STRIKE IT LUCKY
As well as the introduction of revamped strikes, we will also see ‘Strike Scoring’ make an appearance. This will include Point scoring and the awarding of Medals for meeting certain feats such as ‘Killing Sprees’ and certain weapon combos
Functioning similarly to Prison of Elders scoring, Strike scoring gives you a chance to earn rewards and challenge leader boards
Players can also earn reputation in a new Strike scoring for the Vanguard headed up by Zavala, who will also offer bounties.
It also should be noted reports suggesting Zavala will also hold ‘Nightfall’ Bounties and this is a route to obtaining the Ice Breaker (Not guarenteed, RNG) – This also suggests Ice Breaker is NOT obtainable through 3oC

Returning Strikes -

Taniks Returns - Strike Gameplay includes Ice Breaker
Omnigul Returns - Strike gameplay including scoring / New Exotics
Nexus Returns - Strike Gameplay
New Strike Specific Loot confirmed to be included within the new Strikes

BREAKING THE ICE
Along with the update we will see the introduction of NEW Exotics and a return of an old friend
Ice breaker is BACK
Void Thunderlord (Void named ‘Nova Mortis’)
Solar Thunderlord (Solar Named ‘Abaddon’)
Along with the Weapons we have the introduction of new Weapon Ornaments to obtain
Thorn Ornaments (Thornaments)
Last word Ornaments
Black Spindle Ornaments
Ice Breaker Ornaments
Red Death Ornaments
Preview of Spindle, Last word & Ice Breaker Ornaments

QUALITY OF LIFE
Green Engrams will AUTOMATICALLY dismantle into Weapon parts and Armour Materials (Confirmed to be triggered once you hit Level 40)
Eververse will be selling ‘The Dawning’ Treasure boxes which will contain cosmetic items and a new armour set ONLY available through the boxes
Ornament Kiosk to be added and SPECIFIC Ornaments can be purchased and saved in the Kiosk for future use (No confirmation if this Included Bad Juju which you can only obtain from Radiant Treasures for now)
Ornaments will be able to be purchased SPECIFICALLY and will not be locked behind RNG in Treasure Boxes
"Xur will stop selling ornaments. The kiosk will sell all past event ornaments for 25 silver per. The price will not change regardless of you having obtained the ornament or not. Xur will stop selling ornaments due to this. This is what I was told by Activision." - Quote from a comment from a former Planet Destiny Podcaster
Skeleton Key Drop Rates are to be INCREASED

FAQs / CONFIRMATION REQUIRED / MISC
SRL Rewards - Amanda, Xur & Saladin Tags have been confirmed as special rewards for taking them to their corresponding Vendor upon receiving them - Of what these rewards are remains unconfirmed
Will Grasp of Malok drop from the return of Omnigul?
Ornament Kiosk - Will previously / Currently obtained or applied Ornaments already be unlocked?
Firelord / Voidlord will be behind an Exotic Quest - Any details?
Nothing to suggest Light Level will be increased
Nothing to suggest of a Vault Space Increase
No details to suggest Weapon Balance update will be arriving
Vault of Glass is NOT coming back during 'The Dawning' Update. The Relic you see is apart of the updated version of the 'Nexus' Strike
Ornaments to be removed from Radiant Treasure with the arrival of the Ornament kiosk?
Can you Pick up / Purchase the 2015 book if you haven't picked it up from 2015s event?
How will Strike Scoring stay? Will it have a seperate playlist or is it permenant to SIVA Crisis Playlists?

[bradman]

This is better than dick pills.

[exxtrooper]

I certainly is.

[markopolo]

I think I mentioned it above, but it deserves it's own post:

With the dawning, upon hitting level 40, Green engrams will automatically dismantle into weapons/armour parts so there is no reason not to pick them up, they don't fill up your inventory, no reason to pause and take a knee to make space in your inventory when raiding.

A fantastic QOL change, imho. The only thing we don't know is if we get glimmer from them or not

[wings]

Another solar exotic heavy that won't get used?

[markopolo]

FYI: I know you all know this, but it helps me to sleep at night to be able to tell you in the future that I told you so:

Icebreaker is coming from a quest; it will not be available via legacy engram or the kiosk. Don't buy hoards of legacy special engrams this week and be sad

[markopolo]

Other Dawning info from TW@B www.bungie.net/en/News/Article/45540

Skeleton Keys have been adjusted:

Skeleton Keys drop rates have been slightly increased in the SIVA Crisis playlist, SIVA Crisis Heroic playlist, and weekly Nightfall. Players will now receive a Skeleton Key for their first account Nightfall clear per week. Everyone has been on the hunt for Skeleton Keys to get their hands on that sweet Strike specific loot. We’re increasing your chances to see them drop and guaranteeing you 1 per account for your first Nightfall clear every week.

Brother Vance now offers materials exchange for Passage Coins and Motes of Light

A lot of Guardians have found themselves short on Passage Coins when Trials of Osiris goes live. Brother Vance will now offer them in exchange for Motes of Light.

Legendary Weapons obtained from the Gunsmith's Rank 2 Quest can now be repurchased from the Gunsmith

The Gunsmith will now be very popular with Guardians who dismantled their Stillpiercer, Immobius, or Susanoo. You can repurchase these weapons from him for Legendary Marks.

[qupie]

Very good updates, still not enough to really pull me back at this moment though.

[wings]

Dec 12, 2016 7:55:24 GMT -5 qupie said:

Very good updates, still not enough to really pull me back at this moment though.

Crucible is still laggy and forming lobbies takes an age. Playing Rift right now to get the Swiftriver upgrade and it takes me about three minutes to get a game started. I suspect the same may be for you. If not, I should move to New York or something. Got a nicely rolled Party Crasher on my first Rift match in ages though - AggB, Battle Runner, Rifled Barrel, and Replenish.